Centre plans portal to take process of forest rights’ recognition, management online
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Union Government is developing the TARANG portal to digitize and streamline the recognition of forest rights and management processes under the Forest Rights Act (FRA).
Background
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the National Tribal Research Institute, is developing the TARANG portal. The portal will serve as a single window for filing claims, issuing digital title deeds, and mapping forest areas.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyTARANG: A national web portal for forest rights recognition and management.
- PostMinistry of Tribal Affairs: The nodal ministry for the TARANG portal project.
- BodyNational Tribal Research Institute: Collaborating body for the development of the TARANG portal.
- FactThe portal will provide digital title deeds and store legacy data for forest rights.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the digitization of forest rights recognition can empower Gram Sabhas and improve the implementation of the Forest Rights Act.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Reducing delays in claim processing through a single-window digital interface
- Data integrity: Ensuring accurate mapping of forest areas and secure storage of legacy land records
- Empowerment mechanism: Enhancing Gram Sabha autonomy in resource management via accessible digital tools
Keywords: Gram Sabha · Forest Rights Act · Digital Governance · Tribal Welfare · Land Tenure
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