Tribal Protests in Maharashtra Over Forest Rights

The Maharashtra tribal protests, primarily in Nashik, stem from issues related to evidence and approval of claims under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. As of January 2026, Maharashtra has 14,726 pending Individual Forest Rights cases, with a 30% rejection rate at the district level. The Maharashtra government states that no tribal communities have been forcibly displaced in several districts. State measures include requiring Gram Sabhas' consent for land acquisitions and project approvals, and a meeting was held to expedite pending claims. No wrongful displacements have been reported in specific districts as per the State Government of Maharashtra.

Source: Original Link