Farm and Forest

20 years of FRA 2006, J and K appoints Tribal Ministry as Nodal agency

Despite the Union government’s tardy approach since the passage of the historic Forest Rights Act in 2006, states such as Jammu and Kashmir are now taking the lead in securing indigenous land rights. Groups including the Wullar Bachav Front and the All India Union of Forest Working Peoples (AIUWFP) have been engaging with the state administration on the issue

Discontent: Dalits and Tribals call for Bharat Bandh on March 5

Tribals across several states have called for Bharat Bandh...

The curious case of Adivasis’ land grab in Bundelkhand

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How development excludes Adivasi peoples, affecting their identity and well-being

The mainstream development paradigm has aggravated discontent among Adivasi...

Nandu Gond, Land Rights Activist Arrested in Second False Case: Lilasi, Sonbhadra, UP

Nandu Gond has been arrested in an allegedly second...

FRA Issue Exposes Criminality of BJP: Brinda Karat

Karat accuses the ruling party of catering to the...

Chhattisgarh Govt transfers controversial cop Kalluri, moves him to transport commissioner

The Chhattisgarh government Wednesday transferred SRP Kalluri from the...

Former civil servant offers a solution to protect ST’s and FRA, here’s what he suggests

A Former Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of...

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