FORESTRY
FOREST POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 recognizes the rights of the forest dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources, on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other socio-cultural needs.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Forest Rights Act was passed in 2006. It was intended to address the ‘historical injustice’ done to ‘traditional forest dwellers’ of India.It was enacted to protect the right to life and livelihood of scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.
Detailed explanation-3: -As per Forest Rights Act, 2006 and rules made thereunder, the responsibility for implementation of the Act lies with State Governments/UT Administrations. The implementation of the Act has been carried out since its inception as an ongoing process by various State Governments / UT Administrations.