The Odisha government has reversed its decision to allow the sale of tribal land to non-tribals in the state s Scheduled areas, following backlash and criticism. The Tribal Advisory Committee has been asked to reconsider the proposal. The decision had sparked protests from opposition parties who accused the government of forcing poor tribals to sell their land and enabling corporate land grabs in mineral-rich areas. | Latest News India
A contentious cabinet decision to permit scheduled tribes to sell land to non-tribals, which has been put on hold by the government, evoked protests from the opposition in the assembly on Wednesday.
The state government has decided to shelve a cabinet decision to amend laws allowing tribals to sell their land to non-tribals. This move has faced criticism from opposition parties.
The BJP has threatened to agitate against the government's decision to allow tribals to sell their land to non-tribals. This move is seen as a ploy to benefit mafias, industrialists, and contractors at the expense of tribals.