Forests

Allegation on FRA supervision 'misquoted' & 'misrepresented': MoEFCC
Forests

MoEFCC dismisses allegation of forest rights subversion, says its statement was 'misquoted' & 'misrepresented'

Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
Ministry tweeted that allegations regarding amendment of Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam made without understanding of its provisions
In 2023-24, India cleared 29,000 ha of forestland for diversion. Here’s how forest cover has changed over the years
Forests

In 2023-24, India cleared 29,000 ha of forestland for diversion. Here’s how forest cover has changed over the years

DTE Staff
This is the highest diversion in a decade: State of India's Environment 2025 in Figures
Gram Sabhas hold supreme authority under FRA — forest departments must facilitate, not regulate, CFR governance
Forests

Gram Sabhas hold supreme authority under FRA — forest departments must facilitate, not regulate, CFR governance

Chitta Ranjan Pani
5 min read
Chhattisgarh forest department’s May 15, 2025 directive undermines legal autonomy of Gram Sabhas
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