FRA workshop at Azim Premji University, Bhopal

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.