Unlocking agri-potential of FRA lands
The Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 has provided land security to tribal communities, but experts argue that the next phase must focus on sustainable agricultural development. Integrating improved soil management and market access for crops like oilseeds is essential for long-term livelihood security.
Why it matters
Moving beyond land ownership to economic productivity is critical for the socio-economic upliftment of forest-dwelling communities in India.
Unlocking agri-potential of FRA lands left The journey from forest rights to livelihood security does not end with land recognition; it begins from there. Representational file image. G.N. RAO G.N. RAO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vq8fap/article71608924.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10215_24_11_2021_17_40_40_2_24GNRAO_PODUFARMER_012.JPG RAO GN Khammam, Telangana, 24/11/2021: Women tribal farmers going to forest for cultivating "podu lands" at Bhadrachalam agency of Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Government says pattas for podu lands cultivated before the cut-off date in Forest Rights Act, 2006. Photo: G N RAO / The Hindu While the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, has strengthened land and livelihood rights of millions of tribals and forest-dwelling communities, the next step is to complement these rights For millions of forest-dwelling communities, securing rights over land is a vital milestone. For a tribal household, a parcel of land can mean much more than just a legal right.
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