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#FirstNations #Odisha’sRayagada #Kalahandi #India Their customary institutions regulate access to forests, water sources, and agricultural lands. Sacred groves are protected. Hunting is governed by traditional norms. Forest produce is harvested sustainably. Community decisions often prioritise ecological balance over short-term economic gains https://www.downtoearth.org.in/amp/story/forests/as-governments-and-institutions-search-for-solutions-to-biodiversity-loss-and-climate-change-odishas-niyamgiri-hills-offer-an-important-lesson #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #ClimateReversal #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate

Times of India | CAG points out Rs 250 crore loss due to illegal mining, ignored royalty in Odisha A CAG report reveals Odisha's steel and mines department's oversight led to over Rs 250 crore in losses. Issues include illegal mining, uncollected rents, delayed royalty payments, and unamended lease deeds. The report urges immediate recovery of dues and strengthened monitoring to prevent further financial drain. Read more: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/cag-points-out-rs-250-crore-loss-due-to-illegal-mining-ignored-royalty-in-odisha/articleshow/129927568.cms #odisha #steeldepartment #minesdepartment #royaltypayments #illegalmining