Forest Rights Act Cells

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The central government has decided to expand the mandate of Forest Rights Act Cells (FRA cells) to aid the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 such cells at the State- and Union Territory-level.

About Forest Rights Act Cells

• FRA cells, sanctioned under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan (DAJGUA) scheme launched in October 2024.
• Aim: To provide technical and administrative support without intervening in statutory decision-making.
• The State Level FRA Cell comprises three hired manpower i.e. Program Coordinator (FRA), IT/Data/ Program Expert, and MIS Assistant (FRA).
• District /Sub-Divisional Level FRA Cell comprises two hired manpower i.e. Coordinator (FRA) and MIS /FRA Associate.
• Progress: Till now Tribal Affairs Ministry sanctioned 324 district-level cells in 18 States and UTs, and 17 cells at the State level.
• Funding: Ministry of Tribal Affairs

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Functions of FRA Cell

• To assist in completing the process of recognition of rights.
• Digitization of records, preparation of plans for IFR and CFR beneficiaries to avail the benefits of Govt. schemes,
• Assist in convergence of Forest villages to revenue villages, and to create awareness amongst all stakeholders ensuring effective implementation of FRA.
• Assisting claimants and Gram Sabhas in preparing claim documents.
• Aiding in collection of necessary evidence and resolutions.
• Helping in digitisation of land records and tracking claim status.
• Facilitating conversion of forest habitations into revenue villages

Source: TH