Panaji, June 15 -- In alignment with the robust governance model advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of Goa, under the leadership of Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, conducted simultaneous Forest Rights Camps across six talukas on Saturday, officials said on Sunday.

According to the release, the aim was to fast-track the disposal of long-pending claims under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 and bring justice to tribal and forest-dwelling communities.

These camps were held in Sattari, Ponda, Dharbandora, Sanguem, Canacona, and Quepem.

The initiative was jointly conducted by the District Administration, Tribal Welfare Department, and Forest Department, with full administrative coordination from Dy. Collectors a...