CPR Land Rights Initiative India

Generating a knowledge base for policy interventions regarding land rights that bring about socially inclusive and ecologically sustainable development.

Our Aims
India faces serious challenges in constructing development paths that are socially inclusive, ecologically sustainable and politically feasible. Current resource intensive growth strategies have caused serious environmental degradation and endangered the livelihoods of many vulnerable groups, particularly the Scheduled Tribes and other traditional communities. These vulnerable groups rely

solely on land and the environment for sustenance. However, underneath these lands lie much sought after natural resources. This research project explores the impact of the current development model and practices, involving intensive agriculture, industrialisation and mining on the rights of vulnerable groups and the environment. Understanding
Land rights in India are complex. A myriad of constitutional and statutory provisions regulate the land rights of tribals and other traditional communities. Since land is a state subject in India, there is considerable variation across states with respect to the design and implementation of laws seeking to protect the rights and interests of vulnerable groups. We seek to generate new knowledge and understanding on how these laws impact India’s vulnerable groups in the three states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Meghalaya. The findings will be made openly accessible creating a pool of resources which can help empower people and inform policy. Dialogue
The current debate about land rights, Scheduled Tribes and natural resources is highly polarised. One school of thought prefers full rights of indigenous groups and traditional communities to land ownership and self-determination of tribes. Other groups however emphasise the need for natural resources in a developing economy necessary to fuel economic growth and raise the standard of living of the broader population. With our research and public events we bring together a wide variety of highly driven people and institutions to initiate a solution-oriented and balanced dialogue. More infos at

http://www.landrightsinitiative.cprindia.org/

http://www.cmi.no/research/project/?1702=land-rights-environmental-protection-and

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LRI_India

03/04/2026

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the ERC-funded project , exploring the politics of war participation in the digital age with a focus on Myanmar, Ukraine and Sudan.

The role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a full range of research project tasks – including theoretical and empirical engagement with the topic, organisation of events, and research dissemination.

This position is well suited for a master’s student and offers the possibility to develop a thesis connected to the project.

➡️Interested in working with us? Find more information and apply via the link below:

👉https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/297401/20-research-assistant-position-with-possibility-for-a-masters-student-placement

12/11/2025

11/11/2025: We turn 11! As we celebrate , here's looking back at our last year featuring a series of talks on "Legal History". https://bit.ly/4oBpGlK
, Dir. outlines our vision for the next decade. https://bit.ly/3WSgxJh

Land Rights Initiative turns 11! - CPR Founded on 11/11/2014 at Harvard Law School, and incubated at the Centre for Policy Research, LRI turns 11 today! The world today is remarkably different than at the time of LRI’s founding. Climate devastation, wars, internal armed conflict, and growing political and social polarisation have creat...

16/04/2025

TOMORROW, 3:30 p.m: Join us for the 11th talk in CPR Land Rights Initiative India's "Legal History" Speaker Series at Centre for Policy Research conference room & on zoom. Our Director, Namita Wahi will be moderating a talk on "Simplification or Repackaging? A Critical Look at the Income Tax Bill, 2025" by Amit Singhania, Founder Areete Law Offices.

27/02/2025

TOMORROW, 3:30 p.m: Join us for the 9th talk in CPR Land Rights Initiative India's "Legal History" Speaker Series at Centre for Policy Research conference room & on zoom. Our Director, Namita Wahi will be moderating a talk on "Bailing Businesses, Boosting Banks: Understanding the Evolution of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law in India" by Misha Nls, Partner, Shardul Amarchand.

12/12/2024

TOMORROW, 3:30 p.m: Join us for the 7th talk in CPR Land Rights Initiative India's "Legal History" Speaker Series at Centre for Policy Research conference room & on zoom. Our Director, Namita Wahi will be moderating a talk on the historical evolution of law in India by Jha, Partner Economic Laws Practice (ELP).

11/11/2024

11/11/24: We turned 10! Stay tuned as we celebrate with an intellectual feast. We thank our Centre for Policy Research, University of Bergen, LawTransform, Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) families and, researchers, donors, collaborators for their support.

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