Farm and Forest

Supreme Court examines Forest Rights Act 2006 versus Conservation Law, makes national headlines

The rights of Adivasis and forest dwellers are, once again under threat as India's highest court considers the impact of Parliament’s wide-sweeping changes to the Forest Conservation Law (2023)

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

BKU protests break out in Punjab and UP

While union members accuse police of implicating and assaulting protesting farmers, authorities claim action was justified

Will farmers resume their protest?

Feeling betrayed by the Centre's failure to deliver on its promises, farmers submitted a “rage letter” warning that they could very well resume protests

Rosh Diwas: Farmers’ groups prepare for weeklong campaign

Leaders at Allahabad appeal to citizens to join farmers in their campaign to demand dues assured to them by the Centre

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