The Forest Rights Act was enacted in 2006 in India. It aims to recognise the rights of forest-dwelling communities. These communities include Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers. The Act grants them rights to land and resources. It seeks to empower these communities and ensure their livelihoods. The legislation also promotes sustainable forest management. It is a step towards social justice.
The Forest Rights Act, 2006 was one of the rare legislations in India to enjoy near-unanimous political support. Conceived as a “healing touch”, it sought to correct historical...
The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, or Tribal Pride Day, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 15, 2024. This event commemorates the birth anniversary...
In 2011, the Supreme Court of India ruled on an important case concerning land encroachment involving a community pond. This judgement emphasised that such land belongs to the...
In October 2024, as Cyclone Dana approached Odisha's Kendrapara district, the residents of Charigharia village made a poignant stand against the government’s neglect regarding land rights. Despite the...
