Archive · 24 Dec 2025
PESA Mahotsav Begins at RK Beach
The PESA Mahotsav is a big festival that started at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam.
It's a two-day event where 1,500 tribal athletes from different states in India are participating.
The festival was started by important officials like Mukta Shekhar.
There are lots of fun activities like sports competitions, cultural programs, and even 200 stalls to make the event more exciting.
The main goal of the festival is to celebrate a special law called the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, which helps tribal communities protect their lands and traditions.
Meanwhile, the Jharkhand cabinet has approved rules under the PESA Act to empower gram sabhas in scheduled areas.
This approval comes after extensive consultations and discussions with various stakeholders.
The BJP has welcomed the approval, claiming it as a result of their long struggle and pressure.
PESA Mahotsav kicked off at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, inaugurated by Mukta Shekhar and other officials.
The two-day event features 1,500 tribal athletes from ten states, with highlights including Kabaddi finals and cultural programs.
Over 200 stalls are set up to enhance the festive atmosphere across indoor and outdoor stadiums.
The festival aims to celebrate the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, empowering tribal communities.
Organized annually by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote tribal rights and traditions.
- Who
- 1,500 tribal athletes from ten states, Mukta Shekhar, Mylavarapu Krishnateja, M.N. Harendhira Prasad, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Jharkhand Cabinet
- What
- PESA Mahotsav, a two-day festival celebrating the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996; Jharkhand cabinet approves PESA rules
- When
- 23rd and 24th December 2023
- Where
- RK Beach, Visakhapatnam; Jharkhand
- Why
- To raise awareness of the PESA Act, promote tribal rights, and preserve tribal traditions and culture; to empower gram sabhas in scheduled areas
Government and Congress
BJP
Implementation of PESA Rules
Government and Congress
The government has finally approved the PESA rules after extensive consultations with stakeholders, ensuring better implementation in scheduled areas.
BJP
The BJP claims the approval is a result of their long struggle and pressure, and they will ensure the rules align with the spirit of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution.
- Event Name
- PESA Mahotsav
- Location
- RK Beach, Visakhapatnam
- Duration
- 23rd and 24th December
- Participants
- 1,500 tribal athletes from ten states
- Key Attendees
- Mukta Shekhar, Mylavarapu Krishnateja, M.N. Harendhira Prasad
- Highlights
- Kabaddi finals, sports competitions, cultural programs, 200 stalls
- Organizers
- Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- Act Celebrated
- Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996
- Jharkhand Cabinet Approval
- 23rd December 2023
- Chief Minister
- Hemant Soren
- Scheduled Areas in Jharkhand
- 13 of 24 districts completely, 2 districts partially
- Gram Sabha Powers
- Consent for mining, land acquisition, minor forest produce, prohibition of money lending, management of water resources
Sources
PESA Mahotsav Kicks Off at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam
Jharkhand clears long-pending PESA rules for Scheduled Areas; BJP backs move, flags Fifth Schedule concerns
Jharkhand cabinet approves PESA rules to empower gram sabhas
Jharkhand Cabinet approves PESA rules to empower Gram Sabhas
