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What is Forest Rights Act: Challenges & Solutions about?

The document discusses the Forest Rights Act in India which recognized customary rights of forest dwellers and allowed communities to claim rights over ancestral land. However, implementation of the act has been uneven, with only 39.7% of claims resulting in land titles. Strengthening implementation through awareness campaigns, monitoring, and dispute resolution is needed.

Author

Oxfam

Language

EN