Halt eviction of people settled in forests under British-era system, Assam govt. urged
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Why in news
The All India Union of Forest Working People (AIUFWP) urged the Assam government to halt evictions in Lutumari Longjap reserve forest, claiming settlements were established under the British-era 'taungya' system.
Background
The AIUFWP argues that villagers in four taungya villages are not encroachers but historical residents. They claim these settlements are protected under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillScheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act was enacted in 2006
- FactTaungya: A traditional shifting cultivation system practiced in Northeast India
- PlaceLutumari Longjap reserve forest is located in Assam
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between forest conservation goals and the recognition of traditional forest rights for indigenous communities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal ambiguity: Conflict between historical land tenure systems and modern forest conservation mandates
- Livelihood-Conservation trade-off: Balancing the preservation of biodiversity with the socio-economic rights of forest-dwelling communities
- Administrative inconsistency: Lack of uniform revenue status for traditional settlements across different Indian states
Keywords: Forest Rights Act · Traditional Forest Dwellers · Taungya system · Land Tenure · Indigenous Rights
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