In Bakingia village of Kandhamal district, forest department of Odisha has violated the Forest Rights Act (FRA) by planting 40,000 saplings under compensatory afforestation over the land claimed by tribals under Community Forest Rights (CFR). The village is the home for 84 tribal families, who depend on the forest for their survival. Community rights claims of these families are pending before the district administration. According to the FRA, if the claims of the community are pending, no external activity on the claimed land is allowed. Tribals allege that forest department did not even speak to the residents before starting the plantation.
Region Classification
Type of Land
Common
Private and Common
Type of Common Land
Forest
Total investment involved (in Crores):
₹
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Land Area Affected
(in Hectares):
200
ha
Starting Year
2015
Government Bodies Involved in the Conflict:
Forest Department, Government of Odisha
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