The 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
Read moreDetailsThe 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'
Read moreDetailsThe 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
Read moreDetailsThe 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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