The Constituencies where a Campaign for Forest Rights could have an Impact: 2019

In tables, the study shows where the Constituencies where a Campaign for Forest Rights could impact. The earlier part of this series revealed how an analytical study by Community Forest resource-Learning and Advocacy Network shows how the forest and land rights of India’s 200 million forest dwellers, could be, if made into a vibrant election issue, become a deciding factor in how a fourth, i.e. 25 per cent (133 of 543) constituencies vote in the coming general election.

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Which are the regions areas and constituencies where this issue could seriously impact.

Critical Value Constituencies

Definition: These are i) tribal (ST) constituencies where more than 10% of the eligible voters are also potential Forest Rights Holders or ii) non-tribal constituencies where more than 60% of the eligible voters are also potential Forest Rights holders.
 

 
High Value Constituencies

Definition: These are i) tribal (ST) constituencies where more than 10% of the eligible voters are also potential Forest Rights Holders or ii) non-tribal constituencies where between 50%-60% of the eligible voters are also potential Forest Rights holders.
 

 
Good Value Constituencies:

Non ST Constituencies where potential forest rights holders voters are between 30%-50% of the eligible voters in the constituency
 

 
 
Medium Value Constituencies

Definition: Non ST Constituencies where potential forest rights holders voters are between 20%-30% of the eligible voters in the constituency
 

 
Also Read:
1. Why the Opposition Should Take the Campaign for Implementation of FRA 2006 Seriously
2. What the Campaign for Forest Rights (FRA 2006) Should Demand: Election 2019

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