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SC eviction order likely to impact 1.89 mn tribal, forest-dwelling families

Tribal affairs ministry had warned states last year hasty evictions could create 'grounds for unrest, agitation and fuel extremism'.

SC orders forced eviction of more than 1 million tribals, forest-dwellers

Court gives states till July 27 to evict tribals based on a petition filed by wildlife groups questioning the validity of the Forest Rights Act.

Why India's Forest Rights Act is discriminatory against non-tribals

The overall percentage of claims by non-tribals is very low, at 27%, 30% and 2% of the total claims for Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha respectively

26 cases across 11 states: How govts in India are violating forest rights

There were delays in approving the claims filed by the communities on the land where projects are proposed, the analysis shows

Government bans tribal rights in tiger zones

Cites its own failure to put wildlife protection rules in place over last 10 yrs as reason for ban

Congress govt in Himachal challenges tribal rights in SC

Runs contrary to party and Rahul Gandhi's pro-tribal pitch

Tribal ministry retreats on forest rights, says land can be diverted for mining

Secy re-interprets regulations to ease industry's use of forests in Chhattisgarh case, with far-reaching implications

Draft National Forest Policy sets up another battle over Forest Rights Act

Integrates climate change concerns and promotes private investment and role in forestry

Opposition criticises government's move to dilute Forest Rights Act

Representatives of several opposition parties have come together to criticise the government for continuing to try and dilute the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, which makes it mandatory to get consent of tribals before using of their traditional forestlands