Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel chaired a joint meeting to review the implementation progress of the PESA Act in the state. The meeting focused on key aspects such as the financial status of PESA Gram Sabhas and the conversion of forest villages into revenue villages.
Prahlad Singh Patel, the state’s Panchayat and Rural Development Minister, presented a detailed report during the meeting. The report covered efforts to publicize the PESA rules effectively, upcoming targets, achievements, challenges, and their solutions.
Governor Patel highlighted the significance of the PESA Act in empowering tribal communities. He stressed the importance of raising awareness among tribal communities and Gram Sabhas about the scheme’s benefits. The Act is seen as a crucial step towards the development of tribal communities in various aspects of life.
The Governor praised the success of peace and dispute resolution committees established under the PESA rules. These committees have played a vital role in resolving local disputes, promoting social harmony, and reducing legal and financial burdens on tribal communities. He urged departments to publicize the achievements of PESA extensively and use innovative methods to bring these successes to the grassroots level.
Senior officials, including Deepali Rastogi and Gulshan Bamra, provided detailed updates during the meeting on various agenda points related to PESA implementation.
