With reference to the 39 Forest Dwellers Act or Recognition of Forest Rights Act 2006 39 consider th...........

Environment and Ecology Environment- Institutional Structure

With reference to the 'Forest Dwellers Act or Recognition of Forest Rights Act, 2006', consider the following statements:

1. The implementing ministry of this act is Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

2. The Act seeks to recognize both the rights and occupation of traditional forest dwellers and Schedule Tribes in such forests.

3. It provides for diversion of forest land only with the recommendation of the gram sabhas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

1 and 3 Only

2 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Schedule Tribes and Other Forest Dwellers Act or Recognition of Forest Rights Act came into force in 2006.
The Nodal Ministry for the Act is Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The Acts seeks to recognize the rights and occupation of traditional forest dwellers and Schedule Tribes in such forests.
It provides for diversion of forest land only with the recommendation of the gram sabhas.
Also includes right of self-cultivation for livelihood, rights over minor forest produce, community rights such as nistar etc.
Reports of alleged violation of the Forest Rights Act by the Odisha Mining Corporation in tribal areas of Odisha have brought the Act under the spotlight.