Nearly 30 years after PESA, tribal self-governance remains weak. Some states like Jharkhand notified rules, while others lag. Gram Sabha consent is diluted to consultation, and mining laws override protections. Cases like Mendha Lekha and Niyamgiri show progress and struggle, highlighting the need for legal harmonisation and empowerment.
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.
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