The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 23 October 2026 that it held the Third Regional Review Conference in Srinagar to assess the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The meeting involved officials from seven states and union territories to address pending claims and the recognition of community forest resource rights. Nationally, as of 31 August 2026, approximately 54 lakh claims were received, with 43.56 lakh disposed of and 10.45 lakh still pending. The Ministry has urged states to expedite pending claims and incorporate recognized rights into revenue records to help forest-dependent communities access welfare schemes.
Key points
- National status (as of 31 Aug 2026): 54 lakh claims received; 10.45 lakh pending.
- Financial aid: ₹25 lakh per State for FRA mapping and ₹15 lakh per Community Forest Resource Management Plan.
- UP Deadline: 30 January 2027 to complete record incorporation in remaining districts.
- Habitat Rights: Only 11 of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) have had rights recognized so far.
- Action: States must prepare district-wise plans to expedite pending claims and review rejected cases.
When it applies
- Third Regional Review Conference on FRA Implementation
- completing record incorporation in remaining districts of Uttar Pradesh
Who it affects
- States and Community Forest Resource Management Plans