Which of the following statement is are CORRECT about Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan?
1. On November 6,2023, the Jharkhand government launched Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan.
2. "Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan" provides land title certificates to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act.
3. The titles cover areas such as grazing, fishing, access to water bodies, resource access, recognition of customary rights, among others.
4. The drive has been launched after nine years.

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Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Statements:

1. On November 6, 2023, the Jharkhand government launched Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan.
Correct. The campaign was officially launched on November 6, 2023, by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

2.  "Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan" provides land title certificates to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act.
Correct. The initiative aims to grant land titles to forest-dwelling communities under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.

3. The titles cover areas such as grazing, fishing, access to water bodies, resource access, recognition of customary rights, among others.
Correct. The Forest Rights Act recognizes various rights, including Individual Forest Rights (IFR) and Community Forest Rights (CFR), encompassing activities like grazing, fishing, and access to forest resources.

4. The drive has been launched after nine years.
Correct. The campaign was initiated after a significant delay in implementing the Forest Rights Act in Jharkhand, highlighting the government's renewed focus on addressing this issue.

Information Booster:

Abu Bir Dishom Campaign' in Jharkhand

• Launched by Chief Minister Hemant Soren at Project Bhawan, Ranchi, with a traditional drum performance.
• Objective: To provide land leases to people living in forest areas under the Forest Rights Act, 2005.

Key Details:

• Jharkhand's Forest Area: 30% of the state is covered by forests.
• Comparison with Other States: Despite having a substantial forest area, Jharkhand lags behind other states in granting forest rights leases.
• Campaign Highlights:
• For the first time, a large-scale campaign will be launched to issue forest pattas to the landless.
• Beneficiaries: Tribals and individuals living in forests who protect the environment, wildlife, and vegetation.
• Launch Date: On 29th December, marking the fourth anniversary of the government.