Impact of PESA Act and Community Forest Rights on Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Baglinga Village in India

Author(s): Dr. Bramhanand Vitthalrao Deshmukh

Abstract:

This research paper examines the impact of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act), and the acquisition of Community Forest Rights on the socio-economic development of Baglinga Village Block of Chikhldhara, Districts Amravati, Maharashtra, India. The study analyses the situation before and after the implementation of these legal provisions and their role in improving forest management, local governance, and livelihoods. The findings reveal the challenges faced in the absence of these rights and the subsequent improvements in forest conservation, community empowerment, and livelihoods post-implementation. The paper highlights the importance of raising awareness and promoting the effective use of these legal provisions to enhance development in tribal-dominated areas.

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