84.At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers, (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Tribal Affairs

The correct answer is (d) Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers, (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. The Ministry is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and implementation of the Act. It also provides technical and financial assistance to the states and union territories for the implementation of the Act.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for the management of forests and wildlife. It is not the nodal agency for the implementation of the Forest Rights Act.

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is responsible for the development of Panchayati Raj institutions. It is not the nodal agency for the implementation of the Forest Rights Act.

The Ministry of Rural Development is responsible for the development of rural areas. It is not the nodal agency for the implementation of the Forest Rights Act.