**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs made a statement in Lok Sabha regarding the displacement of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. The statement addresses the provisions for forest rights, eviction protocols, and resettlement, emphasizing that no displacement should occur until the recognition and verification process is complete, as per Section 4(5) of FRA. The statement includes state-wise data on claims received and titles distributed as of October 31, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006 Provisions:**
* Section 3(1) vests forest rights in Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers, including the right to live and cultivate forest land.
* Section 4(5) states that no member shall be evicted from forest land under occupation until the recognition and verification procedure is complete.
* The Act provides for resettlement of forest rights holders subject to certain conditions outlined in Section 4(2).
* **Displacement and Consent:**
* No reports of pending applicants being displaced have been received from State Governments.
* National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) reports no displacement from core tiger habitats, with free prior consent and due diligence exercised.
* **State-wise Claims and Titles Distribution (as of 31st October 2025):**
* A total of 51,57,332 claims were filed at the Gram Sabha Level across States/UTs, comprising 49,44,101 individual and 2,13,231 community claims.
* 25,14,774 titles (48.76%) were distributed, comprising 23,92,545 individual and 1,22,229 community titles.
* 18,73,738 claims (36.33%) were rejected, and 7,68,820 claims are pending decision.
* Annexure provides state-wise breakdown of claims received, titles distributed, and rejected claims.
* **Monitoring and Implementation:**
* No applications have been received in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under FRA for the Tiger Project.
* The monitoring and implementation process is overseen by State-level Monitoring Committees and District-level Implementing Committees.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers**
* **Impact:** Clarifies their rights under the Forest Rights Act, including the right to occupy and cultivate forest land, and protection against eviction until due process is followed.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of their rights and the claim verification process.
**Stakeholder: State Governments**
* **Impact:** Outlines responsibilities in implementing the FRA, conducting due diligence to prevent displacement, and ensuring consent is obtained. Provides current data on claims and titles.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with FRA guidelines, continue processing pending claims, and prevent unlawful evictions.
**Stakeholder: National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)**
* **Impact:** Reaffirms the requirement for free and informed prior consent and due diligence in tiger reserve areas.
* **Action Required:** Continue adhering to FRA guidelines and ensuring proper procedures are followed.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Tribal Affairs**
* **Impact:** Provides a framework for understanding and overseeing the implementation of the FRA across the country.
* **Action Required:** Oversee and monitor State Governments and NTCA's implementation of the FRA.
Key Entities Referenced
Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA): The central act providing forest rights to Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers, relevant for understanding the policy's focus.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The ministry responsible for matters related to Scheduled Tribes, and the receiver of applications under FRA, indicating their oversight role.
Lok Sabha: The house of the Indian Parliament where the statement regarding displacement from forest land was laid, signifying the issue's parliamentary attention.
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): Monitors displacement from core/critical tiger habitats, indicating its role in overseeing FRA implementation in protected areas.
Madhya Pradesh: A state mentioned with specific data on claim distribution, highlighting its local relevance in FRA implementation.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
DISPLACEMENT FROM FOREST LAND
प्रव तथ: 11 DEC 2025 4:57PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram today laid a statement on the table of the house in
Lok Sabha that Section 3 (1) of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition
of Forest Rights) Act" (in short, FRA) enacted in 2006 provides vesting of forest rights including right to
hold and live in the forest land under individual or common occupation for habitation or for self-
cultivation for livelihood by a member or members of forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other
traditional forest dweller as defined in Section 2 (c) and 2 (o). Section 4 (5) of FRA states that "Save as
otherwise provided, no member of a Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribe or Other Traditional Forest Dweller
shall be evicted or removed from forest land under his occupation till the recognition and verification
procedure is complete". Further, the Scheduled Tribes and Other Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act, 2006 provides for provisions for resettlement of forest rights holders subject to satisfying
certain conditions outlined in Section 4, sub-section (2) of the said Act.
No reports have been received from the State Governments regarding pending applicants being displaced.
As reported by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), there are no persons who have been
displaced from core/critical tiger habitats of tiger reserves, and free and informed prior consent of the
people is taken and due diligence is exercised by the States in harmony with the voluntarism enshrined in
the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 read with the Scheduled Tribes and Other Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
As reported by the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, in Dewas district, there are a total of 9238
claims (Individual- 8762 and Community- 476) have been received, out of which a total of 4869 (52.70%)
titles were distributed, 4368 (47.28%) claims have been rejected, and 1 claim is pending. Therefore,
99.98% claims are disposed of in Dewas District of Madhya Pradesh.
As reported by States/UTs, cumulatively till 31st October 2025, a total of 51,57,332 claims have been
filed at Gram Sabha Level, comprising 49,44,101 individual and 2,13,231 community claims. Out of
which a total of 25,14,774 (48.76%) titles were distributed, comprising 23,92,545 individual and 1,22,229
community titles. A total of 18,73,738 (36.33%) have been rejected and a total of 7,68,820 claims are
pending for decision. State-wise details are at Annexure.
No applications have been received in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under FRA for the Tiger Project,
ecotourism in the forest areas, and in other project areas. Further ,the said information is not collated at the
level of the Government of India as relevant provisions clearly prescribe a State-level Monitoring
Committee and a District-level Implementing Committee to oversee the process of monitoring and
implementing the voluntary resettlement process.
Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to part (e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 171 for answer on 11.12.2025State-wise details of Claims and Distribution of title deeds and rejected claims under The Scheduled
Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 as per information
received from States as on 31.10.2025:
S. States No. of Claims receivedupto No. of Titles Distributedupto 31.10.2025
No. 31.10.2025
Individual Community Total Individual Community Total
1 Andhra 285,115 3,294 288,409 226,667 1,822 228,489
Pradesh
2 Assam 148,965 6,046 155,011 57,325 1,477 58,802
3 Bihar 4,696 0 4,696 191 0 191 4
4 Chhattisgarh 890,220 57,259 947,479 481,432 52,636 534,068 4
5 Goa 9,958 388 10,346 1,027 19 1,046
6 Gujarat 183,055 7,187 190,242 98,732 4,792 103,524
7 Himachal 4,981 683 5,664 755 146 901
Pradesh
8 Jharkhand 107,032 3,724 110,756 59,866 2,104 61,970
9 Karnataka 289,236 5,940 295,176 15,355 1,345 16,700
10 Kerala 44,455 1,014 45,469 29,422 282 29,704
11 Madhya 585,326 42,187 627,513 266,901 27,976 294,877
Pradesh
12 Maharashtra 397,897 11,259 409,156 199,667 8,668 208,335
13 Odisha 732,751 36,637 769,388 464,288 9,352 473,640
14 Rajasthan 113,162 5,213 118,375 49,215 2,551 51,766
15 Tamil Nadu 33,119 1,548 34,667 15,442 1,066 16,508
16 Telangana 651,822 3,427 655,249 230,735 721 231,456
17 Tripura 200,557 164 200,721 127,931 101 128,03218 Uttar 92,972 1,194 94,166 22,537 893 23,430
Pradesh
19 Uttarakhand 3,587 3,091 6,678 184 1 185
20 West Bengal 131,962 10,119 142,081 44,444 686 45,130
21 Jammu & 33,233 12,857 46,090 429 5,591 6,020
Kashmir
TOTAL 4,944,101 213,231 5,157,332 2,392,545 122,229 2,514,774
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