Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Parliamentary Committee Surprised at PESA Act Implementation Status
Imagine a special law called the PESA Act designed to help people in tribal areas.
This law was made almost 30 years ago, but a committee in the government is surprised it's still not fully working.
Many places haven't made the right rules about things like land and forests to match the law.
The committee is happy the government is trying to help, but they want to see if these efforts are actually making a difference, like making local councils stronger or stopping land rights from being broken.
They want the government to try harder, measure the results, and get feedback from the tribal communities to make sure the law is working properly.
Parliamentary committee expresses surprise over incomplete PESA Act implementation.
The PESA Act aims to extend Panchayati Raj provisions to Scheduled Areas.
Many states lack rules aligned with PESA concerning land, forests, and minerals.
The committee appreciated ministry steps but noted lack of impact data.
Committee urges a more practical approach with measurable results.
- Who
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
- What
- Parliamentary committee expressed surprise over incomplete PESA Act implementation.
- When
- Report tabled on Monday
- Where
- Parliament
- Why
- To ensure effective implementation of PESA Act provisions.
Committee Findings
Ministry's Approach
Effectiveness of Ministry's Efforts
Committee Findings
Lack of impact data and measurable results from ministry's actions.
Ministry's Approach
Ministry's efforts in conferences and training appreciated.
- Act Name
- Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act)
- Committee Head
- Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (MP)
- Focus Areas
- Land, forests, and minerals
- Committee's Concern
- Lack of impact data and measurable results