An activist working for the rights of the tribals with JagritAdivasi Dalit Sangathan (JADS) in Burhanpur Madhya Pradesh, during a field visit has highlighted the misuse of the Van Mitra portal — which was created to facilitate the review of rejected claims, has now become a tool to fraudulently reject claims of Tribals.
About the scenario:
Van-Mitra Portal:
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Concerns highlighted:
Role of Forest Rights Committee (FRC):
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The Forest Rights Act:
Who is a forest dweller?
Issues faced by forest dwellers:
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