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Background
Overview
UPSC emphasizes inclusive development, environmental governance, and the role of local communities in conservation. The Forest Rights Act, 2006, is a landmark legislation with significant social and environmental implications, often tested for its provisions and impact.
Participatory Forest Management involves local communities in forest conservation and sustainable management, often through institutional mechanisms like Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) and Eco-Development Committees (EDCs). The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, further empowers Gram Sabhas to protect and manage community forest resources, recognizing the traditional rights of forest dwellers.