Community Forest Management — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the evolution of Community Forest Management (CFM) in India, highlighting the shifts from Joint Forest Management (JFM) to Community Forest Rights (CFR) under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006. Discuss the key challenges in its implementation and suggest measures for effective decentralized forest governance.

The Forest Rights Act, 2006, is a landmark legislation for tribal rights and forest conservation. However, its implementation has been fraught with challenges. Discuss the socio-economic and ecological impacts of effective FRA implementation and propose strategies to overcome the existing bottlenecks.

Examine the role of Community Forest Management (CFM) in achieving India's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate change commitments. What lessons can India draw from international experiences in CFM to strengthen its own initiatives?