Inclusions and exclusions in India's forest governance

Das, Budhaditya and Samarnath, Nikita (2025) Inclusions and exclusions in India's forest governance. Hindustan Times.

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Abstract

The article examines the evolution of forest governance in India, focusing on the relationship between forest definition, ownership and control. It traces the expanding role of the judiciary through the T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India case and its influence on forest conservation, timber regulation, protected areas and compensatory afforestation. The article also highlights how judicial interventions have strengthened the role of the central government while raising broader questions about inclusion, exclusion and participation in forest governance.

Item Type:	Newspaper Article
Authors:	Das, Budhaditya and Samarnath, Nikita
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences > Law > Labor, social, education & cultural law > Miscellaneous social problems and services > Environmental protection
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Ranchi > School of Development
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/7822
Publisher URL:	https://www.hindustantimes.com/

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