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

Gujarat: Over 3 lakh farmers register for chana sale MSP

While registrations continue until February 15, officials hope that this year’s government procurement passes over four lakh tonnes.

Farmer’s death on R Day: Delhi HC seeks status report from Police

While Delhi Police claims that Navreet Singh died in an accident, his grandfather has alleged that Singh died due to bullet injuries

Mahapanchayats in UP, Rajasthan and Haryana from Feb 12

Farmer leaders state that the mass meetings have succeeded in bridging societal gaps to unite all farmers and people against the Centre’s anti-people laws.

At least 25,000 people gather for Punjab’s first Mahapanchayat

Farmer leaders promise the assembled farmers that the agitation will not rest until all three laws are repealed by the central government

Haryana farmers announce Mai Bhi Andolanwaadi campaign to intensify farmers struggle

Angered by Prime Minister’s Modi’s comment about “andolanjivi” people in recent times, farmers have resolved to start a campaign to further strengthen the peasant’s struggle

No protesting farmer summoned by NIA: MHA to RS 

However, some farm union leaders, journalists, organisations have alleged that they have been summoned by NIA for questioning

Farmers announce week-long protests from Feb 12 to Feb 18

Farmers organisations plan toll plaza movements, rail roko campaigns and memorials to honour the martyred heroes of India.

Key suspect in the Red Fort violence case arrested

Iqbal Singh was arrested by Special cell of Delhi Police, he had a bounty of 50,000 on his head

West Bengal farmers begin two-day Kisan Adhikar Jatra

State farmers waiting for their dues under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme declared agitations from February 10 to condemn the central government’s laxity in providing financial assistance.

Proud to be andolan jivis: Farmers

Farmer leaders state that the Modi-government is solely responsible for the ongoing farmers’ struggle and should accept farmers’ demands to end the struggle.

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