“The Gujjars have been using log and mud sheds in pasture lands since times immemorial during the grazing season. Their families have been harassed, using strong-arm methods where in desperation they wanted to resist their main support to their livelihood. She asserted that as already reported in the media, the government has requisitioned - 24 thousand kanals of Forest Land for setting up industries there. According to Mufti that will be a disaster for not only the forests and environment but also cause in the Gujjar community being rendered homeless. One of them is the Forest Act of 2006, which could provide a legal framework for Gujjar and Bakarwal rights on Forest land.

Source: dna November 16, 2020 13:30 UTC