Congress criticizes Indian government's DAJGUA initiative, saying it mocks Adivasi forest rights.

The Congress party has accused the Indian government of undermining justice for Adivasi communities through the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) initiative, calling it a mockery of the Forest Rights Act. Jairam Ramesh, a Congress leader, claims DAJGUA sees Adivasis as mere beneficiaries rather than active political and economic participants. He argues this undermines the 2006 Forest Rights Act, which transferred forest governance to local communities. The government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has emphasized the development of tribal communities as a national priority, citing increased budgets and welfare schemes.

November 14, 2024
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