Ministry Reviews Forest Rights Act Implementation: 85% Claims Settled

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs shared progress on the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. Approximately 85.40% of claims have been settled across 20 states and 1 union territory, according to the latest reports. The Ministry emphasized the resolution of claims in a timely manner and addressed common grounds for claim rejections such as land not occupied before 2005 and lack of evidence. Ongoing efforts include setting up dedicated FRA cells to enhance implementation and organizing conferences to address challenges.

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