Centre to invoke 96 Act to ensure tribals right to forest produce
To supplement developmental activities in Naxal-hit areas, the Central government is all set to invoke the provision of the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996. This will enable it to directly intervene in tribal regions (Schedule V areas) directing states to grant complete rights to tribals over the minor forest produce (MFP) to address their livelihood issues.
Publication Date:
22/06/2010