forest rights
People’s movements to save the forests – a timeline
The Telangana government’s decision to auction off 400 acres of forested land in the heart of Hyderabad sparked massive public outrage recently. Here are a few other popular people’s movements that sought to fight for our forests.
A Santhal tribal’s journey from struggle to success
The success story of Biswanath Majhi, a Santhal from Mayurbhanj, is not merely a personal triumph but a powerful testament to the transformative potential of grassroots initiatives.
Sariska’s herders fear livelihood loss with eviction
Nomadic pastoralists being evicted from Sariska Tiger Reserve to conserve tigers introduced from Ranthambore fear loss of livelihoods, and life in relocation settlements with poor amenities