Category Archives: Forest resources

Odisha govt. cautioned on violation of authority of gram sabha under FRA

The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has cautioned the Odisha government not to erode the authority of the gram sabha while implementing the massive forest regeneration programme – ‘Ama Jungle Yojna’

Source: Odisha govt. cautioned on violation of authority of gram sabha under FRA

Tribals oppose fresh bid for bauxite mining in Niyamgiri hills

Peeved over the Odisha government’s fresh bid to go for bauxite mining in Niyamgiri hills despite rejection by the Gram Sabhas, the Niyamgiri Suraksha Sangram Samiti has threatened to launch a big st

Source: Tribals oppose fresh bid for bauxite mining in Niyamgiri hills

Tribal affairs ministry gives in to pressure, ‘okays’ Village Forest Rules

These rules, if implemented, will lead to dilution of the Forest Rights Act

Source: Tribal affairs ministry gives in to pressure, ‘okays’ Village Forest Rules

Tribal affairs ministry relents over Forest Rights Act

Intervention by Gadkari and Javadekar aids Maharashtra govt securing control back from tribals over forests and the trade forest produce. Sets precedent for all states

Source: Tribal affairs ministry relents over Forest Rights Act

Activists oppose Odisha’s Ama Jungle Yojana

Campaign for Survival Dignity (CSD), Odisha, has opposed implementation of the State government’s proposed Ama Jungle Yojana (AJY) or the Community Forest Protection and Management Programme (CFPMP) s

Source: Activists oppose Odisha’s Ama Jungle Yojana