Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Jharkhand CM Urges Tribals to Study PESA Act
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, spoke to the tribal community about the importance of knowing the PESA Act.
This law helps protect their land, water, and forests.
He said that because many people don't know about this law, outsiders are taking advantage and grabbing their land.
Soren also mentioned that the government wants to buy electricity from solar panels that tribals can install on their unused land.
He announced a special commission to find the families of tribal martyrs and help them.
He praised the leadership of Sibu Soren, who passed away last year, and talked about the rich history of Jharkhand.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urged tribals to study the PESA Act to protect their land and resources.
He mentioned that outsiders are exploiting the lack of knowledge about the law to grab tribal lands.
Soren proposed installing solar panels on unused land to generate income.
He announced a special commission to identify and assist the descendants of tribal martyrs.
The CM praised the leadership of JMM patriarch Sibu Soren and highlighted Jharkhand's rich history.
- Who
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the tribal community
- What
- Urging tribals to study the PESA Act and protect their land and resources
- When
- January 1, 2024
- Where
- Seraikela, Jharkhand
- Why
- To prevent exploitation by outsiders and strengthen gram sabhas and panchayats
- Location
- Seraikela, Jharkhand
- Date
- January 1, 2024
- Acts Mentioned
- PESA, CNT, SPT
- Announcement
- Special commission for martyrs' descendants
- Proposal
- Solar panel installation on unused land
- Key Figures
- Hemant Soren, Sibu Soren
- Event
- 78th anniversary of Kharswan firing incident