Urgent need to review PESA implementation Arjun Munda
New Delhi Nov 18 PTI There is an urgent need to closely review the implementation of the Provisions of the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act PESA to ensure self-governance in scheduled areas through traditional gram sabhas Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said on ThursdayMunda along with Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh inaugurated the national conference on PESA hereHe said it was the first time in 25 years that the two ministries were holding a joint meeting on the implementation of the Act in tribal-dominated statesWhen the whole country is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav there is an urgent need to closely review the implementation of PESA on completion of its 25 years to ensure basic rights of tribals the minister saidThere should be clarity among officials on how to implement the Act First officials of the two ministries involved in the implementation of the Act need to be trained Many issues will emerge during the discussion over it he addedAt the conference senior officials admitted that there was a lack of awareness among the tribal communities and also the implementing officials about PESAMunda said PESA seeks to protect the principle of Jal Jungle Jameen water forest and land for tribals and is the basis of Atmanirbhar BharatIt is imperative to strengthen and empower gram sabhas under PESA But whatever system is evolved it has to be in consultation with tribals he saidMunda also emphasised the need for involving civil society and NGOs working for welfare of tribals to ensure better implementation of PESA since they are more well-versed with the ground realityHe also called for a joint conference of officials of the forest department panchayati raj and tribal affairs for better coordination in implementation of PESA and the Forest Rights Act PTI GVS IJT
New Delhi Nov 18 PTI There is an urgent need to closely review the implementation of the Provisions of the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas Act PESA to ensure self-governance in scheduled areas through traditional gram sabhas Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said on ThursdayMunda along with Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh inaugurated the national conference on PESA hereHe said it was the first time in 25 years that the two ministries were holding a joint meeting on the implementation of the Act in tribal-dominated statesWhen the whole country is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav there is an urgent need to closely review the implementation of PESA on completion of its 25 years to ensure basic rights of tribals the minister saidThere should be clarity among officials on how to implement the Act First officials of the two ministries involved in the implementation of the Act need to be trained Many issues will emerge during the discussion over it he addedAt the conference senior officials admitted that there was a lack of awareness among the tribal communities and also the implementing officials about PESAMunda said PESA seeks to protect the principle of Jal Jungle Jameen water forest and land for tribals and is the basis of Atmanirbhar BharatIt is imperative to strengthen and empower gram sabhas under PESA But whatever system is evolved it has to be in consultation with tribals he saidMunda also emphasised the need for involving civil society and NGOs working for welfare of tribals to ensure better implementation of PESA since they are more well-versed with the ground realityHe also called for a joint conference of officials of the forest department panchayati raj and tribal affairs for better coordination in implementation of PESA and the Forest Rights Act PTI GVS IJT
