The Forest Rights Recognition Act is being effectively implemented in Chhattisgarh.
Due to this, all the poor and weaker sections, including tribals and forest dwellers, have got relief and their economic condition has improved, an official statement said on Sunday.
Through effective implementation of the Act, the government has collected 73 percent of the country's minor forest produce.
Forest Rights Certificates have been provided to 5,17,096 beneficiaries.
Help has been provided through many schemes for people's overall development including land levelling, development of water resources and more.
A total of 46,000 cases have been given recognition under the Community Forest Rights in the state, which is the highest in the country.
A voluntary group called the Foundation for Ecological Security is exploring possibilities for processing and increasing income resources in about 700 villages in 19 districts of the state.