Rights of Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes

Forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes in India have specific legal rights to access and manage forest resources, ensuring their livelihood and cultural practices are protected. They have the right to cultivate, collect minor forest produce, and reside in designated areas, with government provisions for their protection and development. These rights aim to balance conservation with the tribes' traditional way of life, ensuring they are not displaced or disadvantaged by external policies. Basically, they hold certain legal entitlements to sustainably use and live within forests, acknowledging their unique relationship with these environments.