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Tribal Protests in Maharashtra Over Land and Forest Rights Why in the News? Thousands of tribal farmers in Maharashtra, mainly from Nashik and Palghar, held long marches demanding land rights, proper implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, irrigation facilities, and employment, highlighting long-pending governance and rights-related concerns. These protests also bring attention to the …
Read MoreSVAMITVA Scheme Recognised as Citizen-Centric Global Model Why in the News ? Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science & Technology, hailed the SVAMITVA Scheme as a global model for citizen-centric governance, highlighting its role in land self-mapping, international collaborations, and technological advancements during a high-level Survey of India meeting in New Delhi. Achievements and …
Read MoreBodoland Launches Land Settlement Drive for Indigenes: A Step Towards Social Justice Why in the News? In a significant move that reflects the complexities of Indian politics and the ongoing push for social justice, the BJP-led Assam government has launched Mission Bwiswmuthi 2.0 to provide land rights to 47,000 landless indigenous families in the Bodoland …
Read MoreWhy in the news? UN report highlights need for better land access and rights recognition for Indian pastoralists. Focus on rangeland degradation and marginalisation of pastoralist communities. The UN Convention on Combating Desertification reports that nearly half of the world’s rangelands are degraded due to climate change and land-use changes. Understanding Rangelands: Definition: Rangelands are …
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