The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
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Summary
Central Act enacted 2006-12-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedFriday, 29 December 2006
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Tribal budget: Rs 13,000 crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA ICongress-led UPA
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