This essay argues that the Forest Rights Act 2006 is designed on the principles of labour teleology. It undermines the foundational position of forests, prepares them to become a playground for profits and minimally serves the interests of the marginalised tribal and forest dwellers.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/forest-rights-act-2006-undermining-foundational-position-forest
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/savyasaachi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/economic-and-political-weekly
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forest-rights-act-2006
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forests
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/tiger-reserves
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/carbon-sinks
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/climate-change
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ecosystem-services