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Asked: April 21, 20242024-04-21T12:46:32+05:30 2024-04-21T12:46:32+05:30In: Anthropology

Write a short note on Forest Rights Act (FRA).

Write a short note on Forest Rights Act (FRA).

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      2024-04-21T12:46:56+05:30Added an answer on April 21, 2024 at 12:46 pm

      The Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006, also known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, is a landmark legislation in India aimed at recognizing and vesting forest rights in forest-dwelling communities, particularly Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers. The FRA seeks to address historical injustices, protect the rights of forest-dependent communities, and promote sustainable forest management.

      Key provisions of the Forest Rights Act include:

      1. Recognition of Forest Rights: The FRA recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling communities, including individual and community rights, over traditional forest lands and resources. These rights include the right to ownership, access, and use of forest land, as well as the right to collect and use non-timber forest produce for subsistence and livelihood purposes.

      2. Identification and Vesting of Rights: The FRA mandates a process for identifying and vesting forest rights in eligible individuals and communities. This process involves the submission of claims by forest-dwelling communities to the relevant authorities, who are responsible for verifying and granting rights in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

      3. Protection of Rights: The FRA provides legal recognition and protection to forest rights holders against eviction, encroachment, and arbitrary displacement from their traditional lands and resources. It prohibits the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes without the free, prior, and informed consent of affected communities.

      4. Conservation and Sustainable Management: While recognizing the rights of forest-dwelling communities, the FRA also emphasizes the importance of conservation and sustainable management of forests and biodiversity. It encourages the participation of local communities in forest management, protection, and regeneration efforts, recognizing their role as stewards of the environment.

      5. Empowerment of Gram Sabhas: The FRA empowers Gram Sabhas, or village assemblies, to manage and protect community forest resources and biodiversity in consultation with forest rights holders. Gram Sabhas play a central role in decision-making processes related to forest management, land use planning, and the resolution of conflicts over forest rights.

      The Forest Rights Act represents a significant step towards recognizing and empowering forest-dependent communities, particularly marginalized and vulnerable groups such as Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers. By acknowledging their rights to land, resources, and livelihoods, the FRA seeks to address historical injustices, promote social justice, and enhance the sustainable management of forests and natural resources in India. However, the effective implementation of the FRA remains a challenge, with issues such as inadequate awareness, bureaucratic hurdles, and conflicts over forest rights continuing to hinder its full realization.

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