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KENTE EXTENSION COAL BLOCK IN HASDEO ARAND FORESTS Why in the News? Environmental Clearance: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted Environmental Clearance (EC) for the Kente Extension Integrated Coal Block in Hasdeo Arand forests, Chhattisgarh. Mining Expansion: The project will have a production capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum …
Read MoreAdivasi Identity, Faith and Rights: Debating the Majoritarian Challenge Syllabus: GS – 3 – Tribal development , Development vs Environment debate Focus : The article examines the debate over Adivasi identity, religion, and constitutional rights in the context of demands to delist Christian Scheduled Tribes from reservation benefits. It highlights concerns regarding religious polarisation, protection …
Read MoreCentre Revamps Forest Rights Implementation Mechanism Why in the News ? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has decided to restructure Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cells by creating unified Project Monitoring Units (PMUs) at State and district levels, prompting confusion among States that had already established dedicated FRA cells for implementation in coordination with the Forest …
Read MoreTHE PRIVATE FORESTRY PLAN MUST SQUARE WITH THE FOREST RIGHTS ACT Syllabus: GS 3: Forest Conservation Act and environmental clearances Land reforms in India Why in the News? The Union government has amended guidelines under the Van (Sanrakshan evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, allowing private entities to lease forest land for plantation activities. Activities earlier treated …
Read MorePESA Festival Strengthens Tribal Self-Governance and Culture Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organising a two-day PESA Festival in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to promote awareness and implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, alongside celebrating India’s rich tribal heritage. This event underscores the importance of environmental democracy in …
Read MoreReimagining Governance in Post-Maoist Fifth Schedule India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Left Wing Extremism Why in the News ? The decline of Maoist influence in several Fifth Schedule areas has renewed focus on the governance failures that historically enabled insurgency. Recent debates highlight how administrative neglect, …
Read MoreNation Marks 150th Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda Why in News? India is celebrating Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, with top leaders paying tributes and major flexible development programmes launched in Gujarat to honour his legacy and advance tribal welfare, cultural preservation, and inclusive development. These initiatives come …
Read MoreReconciling Tiger Conservation and Tribal Rights in India Syllabus: GS-2 Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development, Issues Related to SCs & STs GS-3 Conservation Environmental Pollution & Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)GS Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released a new policy framework titled “Reconciling Conservation and Community …
Read MoreCentre Defends Great Nicobar Mega Project Before NGT Why in the News? The Union government defended the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), asserting that it is fully aware of the project’s biodiversity impacts and has mandated long-term conservation and monitoring programmes to mitigate ecological and tribal concerns. This defense …
Read MoreRelocation of Forest Dwellers Must Be Voluntary and Environmentally Conscious Why in the News ? The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry has released a new policy mandating that the relocation of forest-dwelling communities from tiger reserves must be voluntary, evidence-based, and rights-compliant, ensuring the protection of Forest Rights Act (FRA) provisions and community participation in conservation. …
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