Jharkhand Approves PESA Rules for Tribal Empowerment

The government of Jharkhand has approved special rules called PESA to help tribal communities govern themselves better.

These rules will give more power to local tribal councils, called Gram Sabhas, to make decisions about their land, forests, and other resources.

The Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, said this is an important step to honor the wishes of the people who founded Jharkhand.

Tribal leaders are happy because these rules will make their traditional ways of governing official.

Meanwhile, a big event called PESA Mahotsav was held in Visakhapatnam, where tribal communities from all over India showed their talents and celebrated their culture.

The event also launched new initiatives to support tribal empowerment and governance.