This paper presents case studies of two tribal villages - Mendha Lekha and Jamguda - successfully running forest-based bamboo businesses under the community forest rights provisions of Forest Rights Act (2006). We have documented the issues faced by the villagers in claiming community forest rights, issues faced in harvesting and sale of bamboo, and business practices adopted by both the villages.
The Threat of Climate Change and Policy Uncertainty to Sunderbans and its People
The report outlines the Centre for Civil Society's policy blueprint addressing the Sundarbans Delta's ecological and socio-economic challenges, particularly for its fisherfolk communities.