India, April 18 -- Panel chief writes to all collectors to implement Forest Rights Act properly
Odisha State Food Commission chairperson Ranglal Jamuda has written to all the district collectors of the state regarding the poor implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) and how it is endangering the food security of people.
In a series of letters sent on April 5, 9 and 10, Jamuda has raised concerns over the process of rejecting claims, creation of Forest Rights Committees (FRCs) and the status of convergence of welfare activities with FRA.
"The bulk of rejections are at the level of the Gram Sabha. During field visits, the impression gathered from the public...