FRA 2006

ST & other Forest Traditional Communities Recognition of FRA

Data on Tribals

• 2011 census
  • 8.5% ➡️ tribal (acc. to MoTA)
    • 2% recognized as FDC
      • PVTG

• forest dwelling communities
  • living for 3 generations
  • with prior permission ➡️ Chief Wildlife Warden
• allowed to:
  • pvt. ownership of land
  • practice agriculture
  • collection of Minor Forest Produce
  • cattle grazing
• however ➡️ such activities not to harm the ecosystem

Rights given

• Ownership Rights
• Relief & Developmental Rights
• Usage Rights
• Forest Management Rights
• Community Forest Rights