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Forest Rights Act

Forest Rights Act stalled due to states' failure, Centre's legislation to dilute it: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that among the transformative 'Paanch NYAY Pachees Guarantee' of the party, one of the most important for tribal brothers and sisters is the guarantee on the Forest Rights Act (FRA).

18 April 2024, 08:12 IST

Forest Rights Act stalled due to states' failure, Centre's legislation to dilute it: Congress

Forest Rights Act stalled due to states' failure, Centre's legislation to dilute it: Congress

Forest Rights Act stalled due to states' failure, Centre's legislation to dilute it: Congress

18 April 2024, 08:12 IST

Rahul promises MSP for forest produce, repeal of amendments to Forest Rights Act in tribal-dominated Nandurbar

The Congress on Tuesday unveiled six guarantees for the tribal community including the declaration of “scheduled areas” and withdrawal of all amendments of the Narendra Modi-government to Forest Rights Act and the Land Acquisition Act.

12 March 2024, 13:09 IST

Rahul promises MSP for forest produce, repeal of amendments to Forest Rights Act in tribal-dominated Nandurbar

Rahul promises MSP for forest produce, repeal of amendments to Forest Rights Act in tribal-dominated Nandurbar

Rahul promises MSP for forest produce, repeal of amendments to Forest Rights Act in tribal-dominated Nandurbar

12 March 2024, 13:09 IST

An Act for electoral gains

FRA 2006, designed to recognise the rights of STs and traditional forest dwellers, is leading to deforestation.

04 September 2023, 02:44 IST

An Act for electoral gains

An Act for electoral gains

An Act for electoral gains

04 September 2023, 02:44 IST

Know why claims under Forest Rights Act are rejected

It is reported that several claims made under this Act were with a view to encroach forest land

18 March 2023, 11:02 IST

Forest Rights Act: Encroachment, non-occupation chief reasons behind rejection of a majority of claims

Forest Rights Act: Encroachment, non-occupation chief reasons behind rejection of a majority of claims

Know why claims under Forest Rights Act are rejected

18 March 2023, 11:02 IST

Tribals protest outside Maharashtra minister's home

Protesters gathered at the residence of Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister K C Padvi to press for the proper implementation of the Forest Rights Act

07 March 2022, 06:12 IST

Tribals protest outside Maharashtra minister's home

Tribals protest outside Maharashtra minister's home

Tribals protest outside Maharashtra minister's home

07 March 2022, 06:12 IST

Activist seeks guideline to implement Forest Rights Act

Habitat rights include all traditional practices in their traditional village and forest boundaries

22 September 2021, 18:40 IST

Tribal activist urges for guidelines to implement Forest Rights Act

Tribal activist urges for guidelines to implement Forest Rights Act

Activist seeks guideline to implement Forest Rights Act

22 September 2021, 18:40 IST

Jenu Kurubas protest against eviction from Nagarhole

India's 104 million indigenous people - also known as Adivasis, or "original inhabitants" - make up less than 10% of the country's population, and are among its most impoverished

25 March 2021, 11:18 IST

Honey-gathering Jenu Kuruba tribe protests against eviction from Nagarhole National Park

Honey-gathering Jenu Kuruba tribe protests against eviction from Nagarhole National Park

Jenu Kurubas protest against eviction from Nagarhole

25 March 2021, 11:18 IST

Tribal community protests demanding forest rights

The day and night dharna being observed by the tribal community in Nagarahole forest entered the sixth day on Monday.

22 March 2021, 17:45 IST

Tribal community protests demanding forest rights

Tribal community protests demanding forest rights

Tribal community protests demanding forest rights

22 March 2021, 17:45 IST

314 claims to get title deeds under Forest Rights Act

02 January 2021, 18:19 IST

314 claims to get title deeds under Forest Rights Act

314 claims to get title deeds under Forest Rights Act

314 claims to get title deeds under Forest Rights Act

02 January 2021, 18:19 IST

Tribals’ wait for forest rights continues

A majority of the residents in various colonies in Thithimathi Gram Panchayat are tribals who have been living in thatched huts for generations.

24 December 2020, 19:24 IST

Tribals’ wait for forest rights continues

Tribals’ wait for forest rights continues

Tribals’ wait for forest rights continues

24 December 2020, 19:24 IST