Chhattisgarh Becomes 1st State To Recognise Forest Resource Rights In Urban Region

WHY IN THE NEWS?

• Chhattisgarh became the first state to recognise Community Forest Resource Rights in an urban area, with the state government recognising the 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, 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.