Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Forest Rights Act, 2006?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Forest Rights Act, 2006?

A. The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 recognizes the rights of the forest dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources.

B. The Act is enacted to recognize the forest rights of the Scheduled tribes and traditional forest dwellers.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda inaugurated ‘Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006’. The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 recognizes the rights of the forest dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources, on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other socio-cultural needs. The objective of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 are:

• It is enacted to recognize the forest rights of the Scheduled tribes and traditional forest dwellers.
• It also aims to protect the culture of the schedule tribes living in these areas.
• The act also provides the right to occupation to them.