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

Dudhwa women complain to Forest Rights Committee about illegal deforestation by Nepalis

Complaint filed by Tharu Adivasi Mahila Majdoor Kisaan Manch

Can the government explain craters and remnants of explosives in Sukma and Bijapur forests?

Rights groups call upon all citizens groups including women, farmers, Dalits, tribals to question the discovery of the what could be the shells and remnants of explosives in Bastar

BREAKING: SC cancels Ashish Mishra’s bail

The apex court set aside the bail in light of recent attacks upon Lakhimpur Kheri violence witnesses and concerns raised by victims' families

SKM breaks down demand for MSP to masses

As farmers explained the issues with the three farm laws, the SKM now moves to explain the importance of a legal MSP to the public

Another Lakhimpur Kheri witness attacked!

For a second time since Ashish Mishra’s bail, a key witness faces a violent attack

Jal Satyagraha as part of farmers’ MSP week protests

Eager to demand their dues, farmers part submerge in river water near villages and organise seminars in cities

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC questions HC order granting bail to Ashish Mishra, reserves order on challenge

The apex court also questioned the examination of evidence while granting bail to Union Minister’s son Ashish Mishra

Are over 1,10,000 Adivasis & Forest Dwellers at risk of eviction and loss of livelihood?

The response of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)’s in Parliament ignores the law (amended Wildlife Act, 2006) claims to provide alternative livelihood support without giving a definite plan of action

No MSP committee until Centre clarifies mandate: SKM

Farmers refuse to nominate representatives for the committee until the GoI clarifies its intentions through the committee

SC-appointed Committee recommends cancellation of bail granted to Ashish Mishra

SC directs the State of UP to respond to the reports issued by SIT by April 4, 2022

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