Forest Rights Act

Tribal Affairs

Ensuring Land Rights for Tribal Communities

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

Concerns Raised Over Forest Rights Act Implementation

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

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