Tribal Rights

Comment on the nature of the colonial forest policy.

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Introduction The British colonial government introduced a forest policy in India during the 19th century to control and exploit natural resources, especially forests. This policy marked a major shift from traditional community-based forest use to centralized state control. The colonial forest policy had significant economic, environmental, and social effects. In this article, we will explore […]

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How does Forest Right Act, 2006 helps tribal and forest dwellers in India? Explain with suitable examples in about 200 words.

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Introduction The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, officially known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, is a landmark legislation in India. It aims to recognize and vest the forest rights and occupation of forest land in forest-dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers. Key Provisions and

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Trace the growth of C.K. Janu as a social activist from the grassroots level.

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Trace the growth of C.K. Janu as a social activist from the grassroots level C.K. Janu is a prominent tribal leader and social activist from Kerala who has been at the forefront of the Adivasi rights movement in India. Her life and activism provide a powerful example of how a marginalized individual can rise from

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Customary Rights of Forest-Dwellers

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Introduction Customary rights of forest-dwellers refer to the traditional rights and practices of indigenous and tribal communities over forest land and resources. These rights include grazing, collecting firewood, hunting, and gathering minor forest produce. Under British colonial rule, these customary rights came under serious threat due to the imposition of forest laws and commercialization of

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