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NewsThe HinduSunday, 6 September 2026NEW

No provision in Forest Rights Act to obtain gram sabha consent for projects, Tribal Affairs Ministry says

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In a discussion with the Union Ministry of Power, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs also says ‘such matters’ related to the requirement of ‘100% gram sabha consent’ for projects in forest areas do not fall under its purview
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedSunday, 6 September 2026
Affected Population~104 million tribal population, 8.6% of India
Key Numbers
Tribal budget: Rs 13,000 crore (2025-26)
EMRS: 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools
FRA: 2.2 million titles distributed
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Ministry of Tribal AffairsNCSTMinistry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeCPCBMinistry of Rural Development
Key Stakeholders
Scheduled TribesForest DwellersTribal CooperativesForest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy Firms
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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Tribal & Indigenous7 tracked→Climate & Environment142 tracked→Rural Development58 tracked→
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