Author: Part III Team
We are committed to developing simple, accessible resources to increase understanding of legal rights, knowledge, and the protections offered by the Indian Constitution among marginalized communities.
As part of these efforts, we have made a training material – ‘Forests & Communities – Rights, Protection, & the Law.’
This booklet is designed as a practical resource for forest-dwelling communities, grassroots trainers, and local leaders working on issues related to forests, conservation, and community rights. It is available in English and Hindi.
What does the booklet cover?
- A simple explanation of what defines a forest and how this definition has evolved over time.
- Types of forests under Indian law: reserved, protected, village, sanctuary, and national park.
- Rights of forest-dwelling communities and Scheduled Tribes under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
- Key provisions of forest and wildlife laws — including the Indian Forest Act, 1927, the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
- Community participation in forest governance through the Gram Sabha and local institutions.
- Detailed sections on conservation and community reserves, tiger reserves, and guidelines for relocation and rehabilitation.
- Step-by-step explanations of the process for claiming forest rights, settlement of rights, and community forest management.
- Practical checklists for monitoring implementation — including rights settlement, Gram Sabha processes, and compliance with legal safeguards.
Read The Report ‘In The Name Of Tiger’ Here: https://www.sruti.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IN-THE-NAME-OF-TIGER.pdf
Watch Video Based On This Report Here: https://youtu.be/-m3xkLyB_ao
If you have any feedback or suggestions on this training material, or if you want it in any other language, please write to us at [email protected]. We will try our best to help you.
Document attached: Forests & Communities – Rights, Protection, & the Law.
