Jammu, Feb 13, Feb. 14 -- The J&K government disclosed that 87% of claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, have been rejected. Out of 45,995 claims filed, only 6,097 were approved. District-wise data showed high rejection rates in Kupwara, Bandipora, and Ramban, while Rajouri and Poonch had the highest number of accepted claims.

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