LAND CONFLICTS PREVALENT WHERE FOREST RIGHTS KEY IN ELECTION CONSTITUENCIES.
Why in the news?
Analysis finds one-third of land conflicts tied to Forest Rights Act issues in Lok Sabha election constituencies.
source:TH
About the Land Conflict Analysis:
- Extent of Conflicts: Land Conflict Watch analysis reveals that approximately one-third of land-related conflicts occur in Lok Sabha constituencies where the Forest Rights Act (FRA) implementation is a significant electoral concern.
- Key Findings: Out of 781 documented conflicts, 264 are linked to constituencies highlighting FRA issues. Notably, 117 of these conflicts directly impact forest-dwelling communities, involving around 2.1 lakh hectares of land and affecting 6.1 lakh individuals.
About Forest Rights Act, 2006:
Objectives:
Rights Recognized: Land Rights:
Use Rights:
Right to Protect and Conserve:
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