- On December 23, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched a two-day PESA festival in Visakhapatnam to commemorate the anniversary of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996.
- The event aims to spread awareness about the PESA Act and strengthen the Gram Sabha-led governance system in scheduled areas.
- The PESA Act aims to empower tribal communities by extending Panchayati Raj institutions to scheduled areas.
- The festival focuses on enhancing the capacity of Gram Panchayats and reinforcing the constitutional role of Gram Sabhas.
- Joint Secretary Mukta Shekhar highlighted the Government of India's commitment to community-led governance and tribal empowerment.
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- This event serves as a platform to showcase tribal culture and traditional governance practices.
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