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For the first time since theForest Rights Act (FRA), 2006,was enacted, the Centre has sanctioned 324 Forest Rights Act (FRA) cells under the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan across 18 States and Union Territories.
What It Is?
oDistrict- and State-level units created tosupport and acceleratethe implementation of FRA under theDharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan(DAJGUA).
Governing Framework:Established underDAJGUA operational guidelines, not directly under the principal FRA legislation.
Funded by:The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
Authority & Location:
oLocated inTahsildar/Sub-Division/Collector officeswithinTribal Sub-Plan areas.
oHeaded by ADM or Sub-Collector at respective levels.
Key Features of FRA Cells:
oAdministrative Coverage:324 district-level cells and 17 State-level cells approved.
oBudget Allocation:₹8.67 lakh per district cell; ₹25.85 lakh per State cell.
oHighest Cells Approved:Madhya Pradesh (55), Chhattisgarh (30), Telangana (29), Maharashtra (26), Assam (25), Jharkhand (24).
Functions of FRA Cells:
oAccelerated Disposal:Expedite pending claims, especially post-District Level Committee (DLC) approval.
oRejected Claims Review:Re-examine rejected claims and inform claimants with reasons to enable appeal.
oDemarcation Support:Aid in marking boundaries of vested forest lands.
oTitle Distribution:Facilitate issuance of land titles and ensure updates in official land records.
oScheme Integration:Ensure FRA titleholders benefit from government welfare schemes.
oSupport CFR Filing:HelpGram Sabhasfile claims for Community Rights and Community Forest Resources.
oRevenue Village Conversion:Assist in converting forest settlements into revenue villages legally.
oStakeholder Coordination:Act as liaison between departments, civil societies, and claimants for smooth implementation.
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