The PESA Act, 1996 aimed to ensure tribal self-rule by empowering Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule Areas. Yet weak state rules, administrative apathy, legal conflicts, and poor awareness have diluted its impact. Despite judicial backing, only strong political will, capacity building, and effective implementation can realise its promise.
Click to View MoreThe full potential of Community Forest Rights under the FRA is stalled by departmental resistance, legislative dilution, and lack of community awareness, necessitating a mission-mode push with technology and coordinated governance to empower Gram Sabhas and correct historical injustices.
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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