Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Three lakh forest land claims, previously rejected due to lack of ancestral proof, may now be revived following a significant change in the Forest Rights Act.

The government has issued a new order easing documentation requirements, giving thousands of tribal and forest-dwelling families another chance to secure legal land rights.

Under the revised rules, people who were unable to provide records of land use over three generations—one of the main reasons for mass rejections—can now obtain leases after verification. A fresh survey will be conducted in forest villages across the state to reassess claims.

The order also expands eligibility. For the first time, certain non-tribal residents living in forest villages may qualify for land leases. In addition, the previ

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