The amendment to the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam allows private commercial plantations on forest land, exempt from NPV and CA, to support Make in India and the paper industry. However, it risks weakening forest protection, promoting monocultures, and clashing with Forest Rights Act safeguards.
Click to View MoreThe Forest Rights Act, 2006 aimed to correct historical injustice by recognizing forest-dwelling communities’ rights, but poor implementation and high claim rejection limit its impact. Its success depends on Gram Sabha empowerment and strong political will, as community-led rights are essential for justice and sustainable conservation.
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