Minister petitioned for grazing rights in forests
Madurai: Tamil Nadu Federation for Pastoral Peoples Sangam (TFPPS) submitted a petition to social justice minister Vanni Arasu on Saturday seeking recognition of the rights of pastoral communities to graze their traditional livestock in forest areas.TFPPS president C Rajiv Gandhi said the directorat
By The Times of India
Madurai: Tamil Nadu Federation for Pastoral Peoples Sangam (TFPPS) submitted a petition to social justice minister Vanni Arasu on Saturday seeking recognition of the rights of pastoral communities to graze their traditional livestock in forest areas.TFPPS president C Rajiv Gandhi said the directorate of tribal welfare is the primary agency responsible for enforcing this law. “Until now, not even a single pastoral community in Tamil Nadu has been granted formal recognition or title for forest grazing rights,” Gandhi said.In the letter he also urged the govt to immediately review all forest rights cases to check miscarriage of justice.. “Around 5,000 families are facing eviction in the coming days in Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Kanyakumari forest division and Meghamalai,” he added.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in MaduraiStay updated with the latest Madurai news.
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