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The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996

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The PESA Act 1996 was enacted to empower Scheduled Tribes by recognizing them as key political stakeholders. Historical Background: Tribal communities in India have faced marginalization and exclusion from mainstream political and economic systems. They have encountered challenges such as displacement, loss of land and resources, and cultural erosion. The …

The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006

April 30, 2024 Constitution, Culture, Forest rights, Government Policy, In News, Indian policy, Indian society, Rights Issues, Rural development, Schemes, Socio Economic, Socio Economic Policy, Welfare 0

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 …