Gram sabhas must retain a meaningful veto over decisions affecting tribal land and forest rights

Tribal Affairs Ministry clarifies no gram sabha consent needed under Forest Rights Act for forest clearance projects.

Union Ministries debate Gram Sabha consent for forest clearance under FRA, highlighting implementation challenges and proposed changes.

Gram sabhas must retain a meaningful veto over decisions affecting tribal land and forest rights

Forest rights group urges Tribal Affairs Ministry to retract claims undermining Gram Sabha consent for forest land diversion.

India's forest rights regime is deteriorating as ministries clash over gram sabha consent for forest clearance and project approvals.