‘Governments snatching lands without consent of gram sabhas'

A Parliamentary panel has expressed concern over massive rejection of title deed claims of forest dwellers by the State Governments.

In an effort to wipe out illegal mining in the country, the Central government has introduced sweeping changes in the provisions of the Mining Bill.

New Delhi: The landmark bill on land acquisition and rehabilitation is facing stiff hurdles with farmer groups objecting to what is intended to be an “empowering” provision — consent of 80% of a gr

New Delhi: The landmark bill on land acquisition and rehabilitation is facing stiff hurdles with farmer groups objecting to what is intended to be an “empowering” provision — consent of 80% of a gr

For the first time in the history of panchayati raj in India, the government is planning to bring statutory provisions to mandate videography of gram sabha meetings and scheduling of these meetings

A tribal village in Gadchiroli that has pioneered the community management of forest land and produce, this week added a new feather in its cap — it became the first village in the country to earn

“MGNREGS should move from relief work mode to one that blends natural resources and labour” to build productive assets