Forest Dwellers Vs Forest Rights
Published: Apr 15, 2019
Photo: Prasad
A large number of people have been traditionally dependent on the forest for their livelihood. Many such members of the forest communities in a recent development, find themselves evicted with their claims rejected. A view of Jaunsar tribal women collecting fodder, Uttarakhand.
Abstract: Hundreds of forest dwellers’ right to forest land has been rejected without following procedures established by law, showing poor implementation of the Forest Rights Act 2006.
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