Farm and Forest

India–US trade deal faces mounting resistance as farmers intensify protests

From coordinated motorcycle rallies to toll plaza demonstrations, farmer groups accuse the Centre of ignoring concerns over agriculture, land policies and rural livelihoods while warning of a larger nationwide movement

All Assam Students’ Union protests coal mining in Dehing Patkai forest

The Dehing Patkai forest is also known as the Amazon of the East

AIUFWP writes to Collector against forest authorities in Bihar violating the Forest Rights Act

The forest authorities are allegedly encroaching upon these lands and digging holes, affecting the villagers’ livelihood

Lockdown benefits! SHGs involved in MFP collection: Chhattisgarh

Self-help groups aid in minor forest produce collection in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh

Lockdown horror: Manipur forest department demolishes homes of forest dwellers

No information yet on if and when alternative accommodation will be provided to the families

32 tribals homes demolished in Kalahandi Odisha

Odisha Forest Department carries out demolitions amidst lockdown, leaving nearly 90 people shelter-less in the punishing summer

If agriculture were to be the most remunerative activity

How the Covid-19 pandemic has proved to be a great leveler

Stop the open industrial and mining activities in tribal areas: NGO to Odisha CM

Concerns raised by Lokshakti Abhiyan in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

MHA exempts MFP and NTFP from lockdown

Issues further lockdown guidelines related to agriculture, horticulture, plantations, financial sector and construction activities

Denying Forest Dwellers Rights, Gauhati HC orders removal of Adivasi “encroachers”

Denying forest dwellers rights in the Chariduar Reserved Forest, the Guwahati HC has directed the evacuation of “encroachers

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