Ritam Dutta made a brief presentation on the History of the “Forest Rights Act” In India on February 2, 2018, at the FAS office. Ritam is currently working on aspects pertaining to the implementation of this act in the State of Tripura.

This was the first in a series of presentations planned in the next few months at FAS, where each researcher/analyst would be discussing their current area of work.

Madhura Swaminathan is Professor and Head, Economic Analysis Unit, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Centre. She is one the Trustees of the Foundation. Webpage