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Odisha accords Habitat Rights to three PVTGs

Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (UNI) Odisha has become a leading state in the entire nation to accord Habitat Rights to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the Forest Rights Act (FRA).

With the recognition of Habitat Rights of Juangs, in tribal dominated Keonjhar district on August 7 by the District Level Committee (DLC), Odisha has become a forerunner with three Habitat Rights recognized for the PVTGs, the maximum in India.
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Tejashwi writes letter to 35 top opposition leaders for support to protest against SIR in Bihar

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