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Banjar Community Forest Rights

October 20 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 67 0

Recognition of Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights in Banjar, Himachal Pradesh, highlights the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
The Forest Rights Act, 2006, recognises the rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.
Gram Sabhas should prepare Community Forest Resource Management Plans with government and scientific support.
The plans aim to conserve forests, biodiversity and water sources while promoting sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience.
Women and young people should participate in forest governance, monitoring and decision-making.
Progress should be measured through forest health, water security, improved livelihoods and stronger local institutions.