Hyderabad, March 25 -- In its attempt to restore around 1,501 hectares of forest land and create better habitats for wildlife, including tigers, the state government on Wednesday, March 25, announced allocation of Rs 62.55 crore for the development of Telangana tribal families, part of the rehabilitation initiatives.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikamarka distributed cheques of Rs 15 lakh each to 14 tribal families on Tuesday, March 25. This, according to a release, is the largest compensation provided by a state government to tribals in India.

Bhatti said that the government will provide rehabilitation to 417 tribal families from four villages living in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve.

Of the Rs 62.55 crore, Rs 24 crore is earmarked f...