Chhattisgarh steps forward to recognize community forest resource rights in an urban area
Chhattisgarh, carved out of Madhya Pradesh on November 1, 2000, became the first State on Monday, August 9 to recognize the Community Forest Resource Rights in urban areas. The State Government recognized the rights of residents of Dhamtari district spread over 4,127 hectares of forest. Recognized Community Resource Rights In addition to Dhamtari district, the






