Page 2 - Forest Rights Act

Government bans tribal rights in tiger zones

Cites its own failure to put wildlife protection rules in place over last 10 yrs as reason for ban

Congress govt in Himachal challenges tribal rights in SC

Runs contrary to party and Rahul Gandhi's pro-tribal pitch

Tribal ministry retreats on forest rights, says land can be diverted for mining

Secy re-interprets regulations to ease industry's use of forests in Chhattisgarh case, with far-reaching implications

Draft National Forest Policy sets up another battle over Forest Rights Act

Integrates climate change concerns and promotes private investment and role in forestry

Opposition criticises government's move to dilute Forest Rights Act

Representatives of several opposition parties have come together to criticise the government for continuing to try and dilute the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, which makes it mandatory to get consent of tribals before using of their traditional forestlands