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

Podcast: A Year of Kisan Andolan

Amidst a global pandemic, India's peasantry has voiced its demands worldwide. As the SKM prepares for another Bharat Bandh on September 27, 2021 Sabrang India team sits down and looks back at the last year.

SKM calls upon citizens to join us on Bharat Bandh

Farmers calls upon every Indian to join Bharat Bandh on Monday

Bharat Bandh: Massive preparations on, countrywide

The call for a Bandh on September 27 was given at the SKM National Convention that took place at the Singhu border in August; demands include repeal of recent agriculture laws, legal guarantee for MSP, and an end to various pro-corporate policies of the gov’t

Accept farmers demands, end the struggle: SKM

Decrying repressive governments for hindering peaceful protests, SKM leaders say people are already mobilising in various states

Maharashtra peasants plan for complete Bandh on September 27

Farmers and peasants plan elaborate road blocks on and before Bharat Bandh on Monday, NRIs pledge support

Stronger than ever! Farmers prepare for September 27 Bharat Bandh

With preparations as early as September 4, farmers across India prepare to re-assert their demands against the contentious laws.

TN govt to quash over 5,000 cases against protestors, journalists, farmers

The government sought information about cases filed against peaceful protesters, and cases that go against or stand to violate right to freedom of press, and has decided to withdraw them

Strong response if WB govt does not pass MSP Bill: SKM

SKM’s West Bengal chapter submits a letter to the state government calling for the speedy implementation of the MSP Bill

Ayush Sinha sent on leave: Farmers call Haryana govt’s move, righting of a severe wrong

Farmers resolve to head towards Delhi borders after the state government agrees to conduct a judicial inquiry

Karnal lathi-charge: Major win for farmers, as judicial inquiry ordered against Ayush Sinha

Haryana government agrees to give jobs to farmer martyr Kajal’s family, judicial inquiry to be carried out against Sinha, who will be on leave until investigations are completed

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