Ahead of SC hearing on FRA, MoEF asks states to share “encroachment” data
Forest Survey of India requests for geo-referenced locations of encroachments, but many states ill-equipped to do so
MoTA raises objections to environment ministry’s FRA compliance circular
In the circular, the ministry had clarified that FRA compliance certificates would not be required in Stage I of the forest diversion process
Forest rights activists campaign on Twitter to demand CAMPA repeal
Activsts took to Twitter raising issues about misuse of tribal lands, displacement of communities under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act
The amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927 will create new markets & jobs for poor communities
After amending Section 2(7) of Indian Forest Act, 1927, bamboo is no longer a tree. This enables the livelihoods of forest communities as well as …
17 fishers injured in firing by forest guards
They were fishing in reservoir inside the Pench Tiger Reserve, where fishing has been banned by high court
Why are nomads being evicted from Jammu and Kashmir?
Eviction drives come shortly after the J&K High Court declared the Roshni Act, allowed ownership of occupied government land …
Project Lion could displace Maldharis within Gir to create ‘inviolate space’
The proposal seeks to relocate 2,500 families of the community from the Gir protected area within 10 years
Extensive amendment to forest law will dehumanise forests
The proposed amendment comes at a time when forest dwellers’ rights are being threatened even when there is FRA
Forest Rights Act: Are state govts the real land mafias?
State governments want to divert forest land for industrial expansion. That's why they reject claims of forest dwellers
Odisha seeks panel nod for forest clearance transfer from POSCO ltd to Jindal Steel
Forest Advisory Committee says Union Environment Ministry will seek legal opinion on the issue
Interim Budget 2019: Board for marginal communities, but where’s the welfare?
Government announces setting up of a welfare development board for de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes
Two years of Modi government: A civil society review
According to a report, government allocation in most social sectors do not address critical concerns in health, education and civic …
Study urges government to grant community rights to local forest dwellers
In tribal-dominated areas of the country, forests have always been traditionally managed by local communities
What did the UPA in?
The Congress alliance risked running a welfare programme-oriented government while at the same time giving a consumerist direction to the economy
IFR review: Madhya Pradesh’s Van Mitra portal a tool to re-reject forest right claims, RTI data shows
Official machinery rejects claims without the knowledge of the Gram Sabha or the Forest Rights Committee
Forest rights in Jharkhand: Too early to rejoice
Forest rights recognised in Jharkhand for the first time in 2 years, but do not give management rights
FRA helps Dhenkanal tribals gain land rights
Their ancestors were brought in as workers nearly a century ago by the former princely state
'Draft National Forest Policy 2018 violates indigenous rights'
Human Rights group writes to UN to urge the Indian government to abandon the Draft and to involve indigenous peoples in the compensatory …
West Bengal: Illegal acquisition of forest land for Turga and Bandu Pump Storage Projects, claim tribal residents
Gram Sabha consent not taken for transferring the land, says forum for tribal communities
Political representation of STs can lead to improved forest cover — study establishes link
Enhanced representation of ST communities helps them oppose mining and other large-scale commercial projects
Green fund rules must be withdrawn, Ramesh tells Vardhan
The ex-environment minister writes to the current one saying the new rules make for a fit case to move a privilege motion against Vardhan
Why the attack on Kashmir's pastoralists is a big concern
Gujjars and Bakkerwals, the nomadic pastoralists of Jammu and Kashmir, now face a new deadly enemy: Gau Rakshaks
Jerapa becomes 12th village to reject Vedanta
A look at how the key players involved in the tussle to control Niyamgiri hills will move forward
New CFR guidelines: Experts say regulations can undo India’s progress on forest governance
Rules show governmental unwillingness to embrace tribal diversity and culture, they say
Panel looking into pastoral communities’ forest rights to visit J&K
The committee was constituted by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs on February 21, 2020