Research Publications

The Unfulfilled Promise of Financial Inclusion

This study examines the status of financial inclusion among Adivasis in Central India, analysing access to financial services, government initiatives, and challenges. It explores financial inclusion through supply and demand dimensions, focusing on rural marginalized communities and Adivasis of the Central Indian Tribal Belt.

BRLF

Millets as a Policy Response to the Food and Nutrition Crisis: A Case Study of Odisha Millets Mission

This working paper examines millets as a policy response to food and nutrition challenges, with a case study of the Odisha Millets Mission. It analyses food security concerns, millet potential, and the implementation framework and experiences of Odisha’s millet promotion initiative.

BRLF

Estimating and Mapping CFR Potential

This technical report estimates and maps the potential areas for Community Forest Rights (CFR) in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. It applies GIS-based methodology to identify potential CFR claim areas and assess implementation gaps under the Forest Rights Act.

Forests & Governance Programme, Centre for Environment and Development ATREE & BRLF

Revisiting the Forest Rights Act

This report examines the implementation status of the Forest Rights Act with focus on land tenures and minor forest produce collection among tribal states in Central India.

BRLF

Qualitative Assessment of Cluster Facilitation Teams as a strategy for execution of Apna Khet Apna Kaam in Rajasthan

It examines the implementation of Apna Khet Apna Kaam through Cluster Facilitation Teams in Rajasthan, focusing on Bakani and Jhonthri blocks, key challenges, findings, and recommendations.

BRLF