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)

Adverse impact of climate change? 43% of farmers found half of their standing crops damaged

Climate change poses a significant threat to Indian agriculture,...

Record number of forest diversion took place in 2023 amidst decline in spend of CAMPA funds, MoEF data reveals

2023-24 also saw highest number of proposals recommended in Wild life sanctuaries and National Parks at 421, which is more than the combined proposals recommended cumulatively in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23

August 9 to be observed as Corporates Quit India day: Top farmers’ group

A recent general body meeting of the Samyukt Kisan...

AIKS demands a white paper from the CACP, inform farmers on the difference between C2+50% and A2+FL+50% formulae before MSP for Rabi crops are...

Further, the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) which is part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has requested that the CACP advises the Price Stabilisation Fund, 30% of the Price of Gross Value of Value Added Products as the base policy for fixing the prices of crops

Is the Modi government deceiving farmers on MSP, Yes say Farmers Organisations, MSP of Kharif crops far below C2+50%

As with all its policy announcements, the Modi 3.0 government, according to farmers organisations like the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has resorted to white lies on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops as the declared amount is far below the Swaminathan Commission’s recommended C2 + 50 % formula.

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM): Demand to hold talks with real representatives of farmers

Organisations of farmers who were part of the historic...

Van Gujar settlement in Haridwar destroyed by fire, livestock and huts burned to ground

In a shocking incident, almost an entire Van Gujjar settlement has been burned, rendering several families without shelter. The Van Gujjar community is a marginalised, nomadic tribe that has consistently faced eviction notices.

Duddhi By-election focuses on land, women & Adivasi Rights

Vijay Singh Gond's victory empowers AIUFWP's advocacy efforts

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