FRA workshop at Azim Premji University, Bhopal
Date: November 20-22, 2024

Figure : Figure 8: Mohit Mahajan explaining administrative boundaries of Forest and Revenue departments using Web GIS
Mohit Mahajan of ATREE was invited as a resource person for a 3-day workshop on the Forest Rights Act organized by the Center for Local Democracy, Azim Premji University, at the Bhopal campus from 20th to 22nd November 2024. Over 70 participants from 12 organizations across Madhya Pradesh attended the training program. The workshop was organized to build capacity in areas such as historical perspectives, a comprehensive understanding of the FRA and its amendments, and the claim-making process.
On day one, Mohit conducted sessions on the steps of claim making process for Individual and Community Forest Rights. Apart from the claim-making sessions, Mohit supported the sessions on the provisions and types of rights given in the act.
On day two, Mohit supported the sessions on the online claim-making process by using the MP Vanmitra Portal. The sessions were followed by question-answers and discussions to explore solutions to overcome obstacles in the process. Following this, Mohit led the session on the use of ATREE’s Web GIS to understand administrative boundaries.