Farm and Forest

61-hour highway blockade forces Maharashtra sugar mills to agree to Rs 4,200 per tonne for farmers

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana calls off agitation after months of protests and a prolonged standoff on NH-48; revised formula includes staggered payments and a share in additional sugar revenue

Union Budget a Statement of ‘Sheer Hopelessness’, say Farmer Leaders

SKM assails budget for “concealing data” about farmers’ incomes.

UP: Tribals Protest In Mirzapur, Demand Implementation Of Forest Rights Act, Allege Harassment

The protest is being held under the banner of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), which has been working to implement FRA in the region for nearly six years.

Tribals Allege Officials Use Forest Rights Act to Harass, Demand Money; Picket DM’s Office

Protesters said that those who refuse to pay forest officials were termed 'outsiders' or 'encroachers' and their ready-to-harvest crops or even homes were mowed down with JCBs.

India Misses Unique R-Day Celebration: SKM to Intensify Struggle

Farmers celebrate Republic Day in Jind by holding a protest rally to mark the second stage of the farmer movement.

UP: FIR Against Farmers After Stray Cattle Herded Into School; Union to Hold Protest

Farmers say the Adityanath government’s cow protection moves have failed on the ground, leaving them to bear the worst brunt in the form of crop damage and loss of lives

NCST firm on its stand, Forest Conservation Rules violate Forest Rights

The Environment Ministry has however dismissed these concerns despite some valid points raised

West Bengal farm workers protest Centre withholding Rs 7,500 crore MGNREGA budget

Marking one year of the Government of India withholding the release of over Rs 7,500 crore MGNREGA funds to West Bengal, the civil rights network NREGA Sangarsh Morcha, in alliance with the Paschim Banga Khet Majoor Samity (PBKMS), held Black Day on December 27, with workers holding black flag demonstrations, thaala bajao, road blockade and public meetings.

MoTA: Titles for 50% claims under FRA distributed; 95% titles given to individuals

In the ongoing session of Parliament, the government provides state-wise details into the number of claims settled and titles distributed till June 30, 2022

Lakhimpur Kheri witness alleges he was attacked with swords, no witness protection despite scheme in place since 2018

Farmer Prabhjot Singh, the third witness in the case to be attacked, said the assault took place in Tikunia, Teni’s village

TN: Farmers Protest Against Land Acquisition, Low MSP and Delay in Dues Across State

Several farmers' outfits are protesting across the state on various demands including acquisition of fertile lands for industrial park, better procurement prices for paddy, sugarcane and delay in payment of dues

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