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Continuation of colonial-era forest laws and mass evictions: Historical displacement of tribals from forests – Forest Rights Act
Nitin Sethi, The Wire, 15 February 2019 State governments would have to undertake mass evictions if the court accepts a petition filed by wildlife groups. […] If the court accepts the plea of petitioners, state governments would have to undertake mass … Continue reading
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Tip | Understanding India’s legislation known as Forest Rights Act and its relevance for tribal communities
Rajshree Chandra, The Indian Express, March 17, 2018 | Read the full article >> The FRA was enacted in 2006 with the aim of protecting the claims of tribal communities over tracts of land or forests they have inhabited and cultivated … Continue reading
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Forest Rights Act (FRA)
All posts with information on India’s legislation are found on this website (in reverse chronological order): Forest Rights Act (FRA) >> Tribals have been residing in forest land for generations, cultivating and collecting forest produce like firewood and fruits. They, however, … Continue reading
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What is the Forest Rights Act about? Who is a forest dweller under this law, and who gets rights? – Campaign for Survival and Dignity
Millions of people live in and near India’s forest lands, but have no legal right to their homes, lands or livelihoods. A few government officials have all power over forests and forest dwellers. The result? Both forests and people die. … Continue reading
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”No one wants the forest to disappear”: Dr. Felix Padel on peace, justice, the Forest Rights Act and music
Bittu Sahgal, sanctuaryasia.com | Photos and full article >> Felix Padel is a London-born anthropologist-activist. Among other things, he was Professor, School of Rural Management, Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), Jaipur, during 2012-2014. A great, great grandson of Charles Darwin, … Continue reading →
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