Two-day PESA Mahotsav in Visakhapatnam tribal culture
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced a two-day 'PESA Mahotsav' in Visakhapatnam to mark the anniversary of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996.
Background
The event features the launch of a PESA Portal, Indicators, Training Modules, and an E-book on the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It aims to host nearly 2,000 representatives from all 10 PESA states.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillPESA Act: Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996
- FactThe Mahotsav will host representatives from all 10 PESA states
- PlaceKinnaur district: Location of the subject of the PESA E-book in Himachal Pradesh
- BodyUnion Ministry of Panchayati Raj: Organizing body of the PESA Mahotsav
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the PESA Act, 1996 empowers tribal communities and examine the role of Gram Sabhas in ensuring self-governance in Scheduled Areas.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional autonomy: Strengthening Gram Sabhas' authority over natural resources and local customs
- Capacity building: Need for standardized training modules and digital portals to streamline tribal governance
- Federal coordination: Challenges in harmonizing PESA implementation across 10 different states
Keywords: Self-governance · Tribal rights · Gram Sabha · Decentralization · Scheduled Areas
More Social Justice notes
- ‘Misleading and unscientific,’ says IMA in response to Minister’s nod for Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgeries · 28 December 2025
- Over 13 lakh people benefited from 'Nalam Kakkum Stalin' health camps: T.N. CM Stalin · 28 December 2025
- Degrees of disillusionment in Tamil Nadu’s government colleges, universities · 28 December 2025
- Is the ‘health for all’ campaign on track?: Explained · 27 December 2025
- Universal depression screening at primary care level could yield major health, economic gains: Lancet study · 27 December 2025
- Improving organ donor risk mapping and traceability · 27 December 2025
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.