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Madhya Pradesh Accused of Ignoring Forest Rights Act, Tribal Groups Protest
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🗓 15 Nov 2026, 05:37 PM
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Tribal groups in Madhya Pradesh have alleged that the state has not enforced the Forest Rights Act, sparking protests. The groups demand immediate action to uphold the law.
Tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh have raised concerns that the state government has failed to enforce the Forest Rights Act, a national law that grants forest dwellers ownership and usage rights. The groups claim that despite the law’s provisions, their claims to forest land and resources remain unrecognized by local authorities.
The Forest Rights Act, enacted in 2006, aims to protect the rights of forest-dwelling indigenous peoples across India. Critics argue that inadequate implementation in several states has left many tribal families without legal recognition of their ancestral lands.
In response to the protests, tribal leaders have called on the state government to take immediate steps to enforce the Act and ensure that forest rights are respected. They seek a formal review of pending claims and a clear timeline for implementation.
The Forest Rights Act, enacted in 2006, aims to protect the rights of forest-dwelling indigenous peoples across India. Critics argue that inadequate implementation in several states has left many tribal families without legal recognition of their ancestral lands.
In response to the protests, tribal leaders have called on the state government to take immediate steps to enforce the Act and ensure that forest rights are respected. They seek a formal review of pending claims and a clear timeline for implementation.