Chhattisgarh has become the first state to recognise Community Forest Resource Rights in an urban area.
- The State Government on August 9, 2021 recognised rights of residents of Dhamtari district over 4,127 hectares of forests.
- Community resource rights over 5,544 hectares of forest within the core area of the tiger reserve area were also recognised.
- Under Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA), Community Forest Resource Right gives gram sabhas the right to protect, regenerate or conserve or manage any forest resources used by the entire community, or village.
(Source: Indian Express)
