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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
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) in India is furthering the development of a digital platform for the Forest Rights Act (FRA) using AI and geospatial technology. This initiative follows the 2025 Smart India Hackathon and includes collaboration with student teams to refine solutions for monitoring forest rights. Recent field
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The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has initiated district-level committees in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to expedite Forest Rights Act land patta claims. This initiative has successfully resolved thousands of pending cases. The NCST was allocated ₹19.68 crore for the current financial year and has completed 19
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri Jual Oram, reaffirmed the provisions of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, during a Lok Sabha session. This Act secures forest rights for tribal groups, ensuring no eviction from occupied forest lands
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, informed Lok Sabha about the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in West Bengal, specifically in the Jangalmahal region. The Act, which recognizes the rights of Forest-Dwelling Scheduled Tribes, is being implemented in four districts: Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura,
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Rajya Sabha that the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is the responsibility of State Governments across 20 States and 1 Union Territory. As of May 31, 2025, 211,
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Rajya Sabha that as of May 31, 2025, over 51 lakh claims have been filed under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) across 20 states and 1 Union Territory. Approximately 49% of these claims have resulted in title distributions. The
Individual Forest Rights
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs reported that Karnataka has received 289,236 Individual Forest Rights (IFR) claims, with 15,772 pending. The state is implementing the Forest Rights Act, with monitoring committees reviewing progress and financial support provided for dedicated FRA cells. The report includes district-wise details
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been actively implementing the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Recognition of Forest Rights Act 2006 (FRA) to safeguard the rights of tribal communities. As of May 31, 2025, over 5 million claims have been filed, with nearly 2.5 million titles distributed.
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, addressed Lok Sabha regarding the 'India State of Forest Report' 2023, highlighting negative changes in forest cover attributed to various factors, including the Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has questioned the