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- Title
The Forest Rights Act 2006: Issues and Prospects: An Assessment in Assam.
- Authors
Sharma, Indrani
- Abstract
The implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006 in January 2008 is considered significant landmark legislation in the history of forest management in India. It is committed to undo the historical injustice done to the forest dwelling communities whose rights could not be recorded at the time of reservation of forests. Unlike other parts, Assam represents a uniquely diverse history of man-forest interface which is at variance with the all India perspective. Its unique history of land alienation among the indigenous peasants and their migration into the forests in search of land and livelihoods form an intrinsic part of the discourse. This article explicates the nature of conflict that arose with the implementation of the act in the state. It is true that some of its crucial provisions do not match with the existing local realties of the region. The Report of the Review Committee on the FRA suggests that urgent amendments of certain provisions would introduce a new forest conservation regime in the state. Now, much would depend on the pro-active role of the state government.
- Subjects
ASSAM (India); INDIA; FOREST management laws; FORESTRY laws; VEGETATION management; FORESTS &; forestry; ENVIRONMENTAL law
- Publication
Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 2, p493
- ISSN
1944-1088
- Publication type
Article