New Forest Conservation Rules Remain Contentiousby The Indian Tribal January 4, 2023The Union Environment Ministry and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes both continue to hold on to their respective contentions over the FCR 2022 that “does away with the requirement of seeking prior consent of the rights-holders for diversion of forest land”. The Indian Tribal reports
How Forest Rights Act Is Working Out In Statesby The Indian Tribal August 31, 2022The Tribal Affairs Ministry’s updated status on implementation of the FRA offers up a state-wise break-up of the work done in this regard. Mrittika Jain sifts through data and rounds up the top performers, the laggards and a list of 'not applicables'
Stage Set For Opposition, Govt Face-off In Parliament Over New Forest Conservation Rulesby The Indian Tribal July 13, 2022The Opposition plans to corner the Government in Parliament’s Monsoon Session, starting July 18, over its proposal to amend the 2022 Forest (Conservation) Rules, The Indian Tribal reports
Aarey Metro Shed Project Reignites Environmental & Tribals’ Forest Rights Concernsby The Indian Tribal July 10, 2022The Aarey forest is back in the news, as the political turmoil in Maharashtra triggers a topsy-turvy in the decision to shift the Metro car shed project. This, in turn, puts the spotlight back not only environmental aspects but also on the indigenous tribes living there. Mrittika Jain [...]
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