Karnataka’s forest officials face a tough dilemma over proceeding with a tribal relocation programme to preserve forests. The programme is under the aegis of th ...

Experts argue that the tiger conservation authority is violating its own mandate and other relevant laws, even as it overlooks some of its own key functions.

They may also apply to a broader population of tribal groups that follow traditional living practices and use forest ...

Forest Survey of India has been releasing biannual reports on the status of Indian forests. The last report was released on December 31, 2021, and the current report which was due in December 2023, ...

The Indian Forest Act 1927 empowers the State Governments in India to enact rules to regulate the various aspects of managing forests. The forest rules can differ from state to state. The Indian ...

The Ministry has asked the state tribal development and forest departments for a report detailing the name and number of villages situated in tiger reserves.

Revenue, Horticulture, Tribal Development and Redressal of Public Grievance Minister Jagat Singh Negi today chaired a review ...

Indian Forest Service established as one of the three All India Services under All India Services Act of 1951, with a mandate to manage and conserve India's forests for sustainable development Let ...

Kerala's Chief Minister announced the state government will not proceed with the controversial amendment to the Kerala Forest Act, 1961, following widespread criticism. The proposed changes targeted ...

The directives were issued by high court bench comprising of justice Vivek Singh Thakur and justice Bipin C Negi while ...

The Shimla Deputy Commissioner has asked officials to expedite the resolution of pending cases under the Forest Conservation ...

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought the Centre’s response regarding a decline in Assam’s forest cover by 86.66 square kilometres between 2021 and 2023. The green body has taken suo-motu (on ...