Forest Rights Workshop with Representatives of Civil Society Groups Working in Dindori and Mandla Districts, Dindori(MP)

ATREE and MGSA organized a two-day workshop on forest rights in Mandla and Dindori districts, Madhya Pradesh, on July 28-29, 2024. The workshop brought together local organizations, researchers, elected representatives, and activists to assess the status of forest rights and strategize for better implementation.  

Participants included representatives from FES, PRADAN, WWF, local groups, and Panchayat members. Discussions covered the PESA Act, national and state-level FRA progress, and challenges faced by gram sabhas. The workshop concluded with strategies to improve coordination among organizations and strengthen forest rights recognition in the region.