India: "Community Rights Are Grossly Misinterpreted And Misused By The Forest Department" – Says The Minister Of Tribal Affairs

India: "Community Rights Are Grossly Misinterpreted And Misused By The Forest Department" – Says The Minister Of Tribal Affairs   A two-day National Consultation on Community Forest Governance was concluded today, 22 November 2011 in Delhi. More than 90 representatives from the forest dwelling communities as well as various forest movements from more than 12 states came together and deliberated on establishing community governance on forests. Various issues emerged from the discussions in...

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