Simply Put: Forest dwellers in India

Simply put: Sisters in arms

Simply Put: Industrial rights

How a conversion ‘mistake’ made Maharashtra top forest rights performer for a decade

State’s ‘stellar achievement’ turns out to be a simple mathematical mistake raises doubt over government data

‘Dilution of forest rights, interference by environment ministry unconstitutional’

Tribal groups raise concerns regarding delay in recognition of Community Forest Rights

Bamboo sale for bamboo rights

A Maharashtra village demands rights to transport and sell forest produce

Relocate sensibly

It has never been based on any scientific forest-specific study

Forest titles only on paper

Officials deny tribal village its forest management rights      

Over 100 Odisha Gram Sabhas exercise forest rights, cut out middlemen to sell kendu leaves directly

Move helping villagers get better prices, ensuring on gap in collection of leaves from all areas and helping underprivileged tribes

Odisha tribals allege illegal mining survey in community forest area, demand action by Centre

Government officials threatened and intimidated them, allege villagers

As India's tribals await SC hearing, IPCC recognises forest dwellers’ role in climate change mitigation

According to a report, authorising the indigenous communities’ land titles can improve forest management and carbon storage

Communities denied justice due to logjam between tribal affairs and environment ministry

Even as cases of FRA violations are being reported, the environment ministry has backtracked on its earlier promise of involving communities in …

Rajya Sabha paves way for Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill to become an Act

The bill was passed unanimously by the house after much discussion and withdrawal of amendments by opposition members on assurance by the …

Forest dwellers denied rights

Government considering amending Forest Rights Act

Out of form

Tiger over wildlife

Tribals won’t budge

Demand rights over national park in Borivali

‘Claims of Forest Rights Act holding up growth are bogus'

In fact, states are holding up recognition of forest rights in the areas where big-ticket projects are planned, say forest dwelling community …

Include public, fight Naxalites

Planning Commission wants to improve Integrated Action Plan

Wildlife habitat rules withdrawn

Two tribal villages get 2,349 hectares

Settling forest rights a must now

Suzlon in trouble

Tribals beaten out of forestland

Forest departments claim they are encroachers

Lies, deceit and relocation

People shifted from Sariska tiger reserve allege they have been deprived of forest rights