What problem did the British face after they brought changes in forest laws? How did they solve this problem?
Dear student,
The British brought about several changes in the forest laws that affected the lives of many tribals. They extended their control over forests and declared them state property. Also, they declared the timber producing forests as reserved forests and restricted jhum cultivation and free movement of people in them. The problems British faced due to changes in forest law-
1. The British faced shortage of the labour force because most of the jhum cultivators moved to other areas for work.
2. Naturally, many tribal groups revolted against the unfair colonial forest laws.
Colonial officers solved this problem by deciding to give jhum cultivators small patches of land in the forests to cultivate on the condition that they provide labour to the Forest Department. This ensured cheap labour for the British.
Regards
The British brought about several changes in the forest laws that affected the lives of many tribals. They extended their control over forests and declared them state property. Also, they declared the timber producing forests as reserved forests and restricted jhum cultivation and free movement of people in them. The problems British faced due to changes in forest law-
1. The British faced shortage of the labour force because most of the jhum cultivators moved to other areas for work.
2. Naturally, many tribal groups revolted against the unfair colonial forest laws.
Colonial officers solved this problem by deciding to give jhum cultivators small patches of land in the forests to cultivate on the condition that they provide labour to the Forest Department. This ensured cheap labour for the British.
Regards