Mankidia Community Granted Habitat Rights Under Forest Rights Act 2006 in Odisha
Mankidia Community Becomes 6th PVTG to Get Habitat Rights Over Forests in Odisha IntroductionIn a significant development for indigenous rights in India, the Mankidia community, categorized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), has been granted habitat rights over the forests in Odisha. This recognition makes the Mankidia community the sixth PVTG to receive such…