Congress accuses Tribal Affairs Ministry of abdicating responsibility due to ‘Modani’ pressure
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Tribal Affairs Ministry of shirking its duties, alleging that mining interests are influencing the central government’s position that the Forest Rights Act does not require Gram Sabha approval for forest land diversion. He cited Forest Conservation Act guidelines to contest the ministry’s claim. The allegation comes amid concerns that the ministry’s stance could undermine community rights.