IFS (Indian Forest Service) policies on Adivasi rights

The Indian Forest Service (IFS) policies aim to balance forest conservation with the rights of Adivasi (indigenous) communities. They recognize Adivasis' traditional dependence on forests and seek to protect their cultural and livelihood rights through legal provisions like the Forest Rights Act (2006). This act grants Adivasis ownership of forest land they've historically inhabited and allows them to sustainably manage resources. IFS policies emphasize involving local communities in forest management, promoting eco-sensitive development, and ensuring that conservation efforts do not undermine Adivasi rights, balancing ecological sustainability with social justice.