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The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006

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Introduction The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, popularly known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), is a landmark legislation in India. It aims to address historical injustices faced by Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFDs) and empower them by …

The Forest Rights Act (FRA)

December 18, 2023 Editorials, Human Rights, Indian Culture, Indian society, National Issues, Welfare 0

The Forest Rights Act (FRA) – This landmark legislation, officially known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is a crucial piece of Indian forest law. It aims to address the historical injustices faced by tribal and other traditional forest-dwelling communities by …