The only way ahead now is effective implementation of FRA and PESA and recognition of village self rule through the gram sabha

गोंदियामधील नानव्हा येथे राहणाऱ्या उषा मडावी या आदिवासी स्त्रीचे कर्तृत्व आहे ते जंगल वाचवण्याचे. Usha Madaavi, an adivasi lady of a village in Gondia district (Maharashtra) is protecting the surrounding forest.

Group organises 'wild food festival' at Bhimashankar to preserve culinary art, get young ones to take pride in dishes

Both communities and forests need to co-exist to be sustainable, in the buffer area of Sariska Tiger Reserve.

Community Rights of Jamguda were recognized - rights such as those to manage the forest, to collect and sell minor forest produce, etc. - in 2010.