Third Regional Review Conference on Forest Rights Act
Ministry of Tribal Affairs · Governance · Posted 23 OCT 2026 8:43PM
What happened
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs convened the Third Regional Review Conference on the Forest Rights Act, 2006, in Srinagar, bringing together seven States and UTs to review claims, community forest rights, and livelihood convergence.
Why it matters for UPSC
The review of the Forest Rights Act implementation is vital for understanding welfare administration and tribal rights under the Indian polity and governance syllabus.
Key objectives
- Review pending claims and accelerate recognition of forest rights under the FRA.
- Emphasize Community Forest Resource Rights and convergence with livelihood schemes.
- Urge time-bound action plans for clearing pending claims and reviewing rejections.