Issue of Forest Conservation Act, Forest Rights Act clearances to be taken up with Centre: Punjab CM

Feb 15, 2023

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday expressed concerns over the alleged delay in the Forest Conservation Act and Forest Rights Act...

J-K to hand over rights to tribals under Forest Rights Act

Sep 11, 2021

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 12 : For the first time in history, Jammu and Kashmir government will roll out handing over of...

Maha Governor promulgates notification amending Forest Rights Act 2006

Sep 29, 2020

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 : Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has issued a notification modifying the Forest Rights Act, 2006 that will enable...

Centre delegates power to Ladakh LG under Forest Rights Act

Oct 15, 2021

NNew Delhi [India], October 15 : The President of India has empowered the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh to exercise the powers and discharge the...

J-K govt working at different levels to safeguard Tribals' rights: Manoj Sinha

Sep 14, 2021

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 14 : Hours after handing over rights to tribal communities under the Forest Rights Act on Monday, Jammu...

Congress attacks Modi government over policies concerning environmental protection

Apr 08, 2024

Congress on Monday attacked the BJP-led central government over its policies concerning environmental protection and said the Forest Conservation Amendment Act undermines the Forest...