The 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.
Click to View MoreThe Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), formed under the Sixth Schedule in 2003, governs the Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam. It provides autonomy to the Bodo people over areas like land, forests, and local development, promoting peace, identity, and regional self-governance.
Click to View MoreWomen's property rights are legally protected, including equal inheritance for daughters through the Hindu Succession Act, 2005. However, patriarchal norms, low legal awareness, procedural complexities, and family pressure hinder effective implementation. A multi-pronged approach of legal harmonization, administrative reform, and social campaigns is needed to bridge this gap.
Click to View MoreRural communities depend on forests and tribal knowledge for survival, but unfair policies, land disputes, and knowledge loss threaten this balance. Addressing these issues through land rights, fair markets, and climate plans can ensure a future based on healthy forests and wise traditions.
Click to View MoreParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) face unique challenges like declining populations and economic backwardness. The government is pushing for a separate census enumeration to better implement targeted schemes like PM-JANMAN, aiming to improve their socio-economic condition
Click to View MoreNaxalism, a major internal security challenge in India, stems from the 1967 Naxalbari uprising. It involves socio-economic and political grievances, land reform failures, tribal displacement, and governance deficits. The current government strategy, SAMADHAN, combines security operations with development projects and good governance, reducing violence. However, a sustained commitment is needed to eliminate the violent threat and address the root causes.
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