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The Concept of village relocation startedin India in early 19th century during British period with objective of conservation of forest. The impact of relocation in most of the cases is stressful from both economic as well as cultural point of view. Most of the relocation polices and package in several countries defined on basis of economic factors only, however importance of cultural similarity also equally important for wellbeing of people. This paper provides a case study of a small village Dabkan, in Tehla Range of Sariska Tiger Reserve, Alwar, Rajasthan. The village was planned for relocation in year 2017-2018, but after 4 years, process of relocation still not started in the village. There is brief about community living in Dabkan, their livelihood, their knowledge about Forest and its resources. After NTCA plan of Village Relocation in Sariska Tiger reserve in 2007-08, basic development activities like electricity, drinking water, medical facilities, construction of pucaa house completely stopped in the village by Forest Department. People living in the village have uncertainty about their future. Through this research paper, we have attempted to understand the issues and problems related to the people living in Dabkan village, their concern about relocation package and suggested suitable measures for coexistence of human and wildlife.