Gujjars VS Paharis: How Bill To Expand Jammu And Kashmir s SC, ST Lists Is Gaining Steam outlookindia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from outlookindia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The BJP government introduced four significant bills in the Monsoon session of Parliament, related to Jammu and Kashmir. One bill allows the Lt Governor to nominate three seats in the Assembly, while three others alter the reservation quota for SCs and STs. The bills have sparked political turmoil in the region, with various reactions from society. The political class is viewing the bills in the context of constitutional parameters, especially as the Supreme Court is about to hear petitions challenging Article 370's reading down and the reorganization of the state. The Gujjar and Pahari conflict has also escalated.
Manipur-Like : J&K Gujjars, Bakerwals Threaten Protests Over Bill to Grant ST Status to Paharis thewire.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thewire.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition Of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 commonly called the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 recognizes the rights of the forest-dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources, on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other socio-cultural needs.
SRINAGAR: On April 28th, Panchayat Halqa Mujpathri-Khansaheb made history by organizing the first Gram Sabha on Community Forest Rights under the Forest Rights Act 2006. This event was a significant step towards community-led conservation and sustainable tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.