KV Letter To Kerala CM For Peringammala Panchayat Myristica Swamp
A petition has been sent to the CM of Kerela against the use of the Myristica swamps of Elavupalam in Peringammala Panchayat of Trivandrum district in Kerala, as a site for a hospital waste disposal. The ecosystem is rare and unique and located within the vicinity of three Kani Adivasi residential areas whose rights are protected under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
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Petition To NCST On PAs And FRA
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Petition Supporting The Implementation Of FRA In Jammu And Kashmir
In the aftermath of the brutal Kathua incident, the vulnerability of the nomadic pastoral Gujjars and Bakerwals of Jammu and Kashmir has come to the fore. Amidst increasing resource contestation fuelled due to being misrepresented as ‘encroachers’ on forest land and the loss of access to grazing land and migratory corridors, it is imperative to ensure that their way of life and the pastoralism that they practice is not lost in the coming years.
Activists, academics, researchers have together petitioned to the Chief Minister, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti to implement the Forest Rights Act in the state, reiterating support to a long-standing demand from the communities, and to ensure that forces polarising the debate are dealt with strictly.
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Review Of The Poop Book!
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New Publication: The Poop Book!
Announcing a new publication by Kalpavriksh – The Poop Book!
Meet jellyfish, tree shrews, lions, vultures, bees and lots of other creatures who all have their own special way of pooping – or using poop! Read about the extraordinary world of animal poop!
Order your copy now. There’s a surprise gift inside!
Price Rs.100
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