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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
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Teesta Setalvad calls out modern day “zamindars” who are trying to usurp control of India’s forests
Setalvad was the keynote speaker at the inaugural event of the AIUFWP’s 2nd National Conference being held in New Delhi
AIUFWP’s 2nd National Conference begins in New Delhi
Adivasis, forest workers, activists and farmers come together to discuss land and forest rights
SKM decries Centre’s tyranny in disallowing debate on farm laws
While triumphant of the repeal of the laws, farmers note the unilateral and undemocratic attitude of the ruling regime continues
Parliament repeals farm laws sans discussion, but what’s next?
Farmers reiterate that the struggle has always been peasant rights not just the three farm laws
SKM postpones Tractor Rally to Parliament
Farmers urge the government to assure the legalisation of MSP as well
Farmers’ movement: 12 months and still going strong!
Visuals of enthusiastic protests and rallies mark the first anniversary of the peasant struggle
Kranti ka Naqsha: Mapping a year of the Kisan Andolan
The arduous year-long journey in repealing the farm laws, came with many developments, meetings, attacks and ground-level mobilisations
Union Cabinet completes formalities for repeal of contentious farm laws
SKM asserts farmers will not vacate protest sites until all demands are met
NBDSA finds Zee News violated Code of Ethics in coverage of Farmers’ Protest
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Lucknow Mahapanchayat: Droves of farmers celebrate first victory
SKM congratulates farmers and resolves to push for MSP and similar demands as well
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