Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
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Summary
Recognises the rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest land and resources. Corrects historical injustice by vesting land and resource rights.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record
Published Friday, 29 December 2006
Affected Population ~104 million tribal population, 8.6% of India
Key Numbers
Tribal budget: Rs 13,000 crore (2025-26)
EMRS: 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools
FRA: 2.2 million titles distributed
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA I Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right