Delays in PESA Act Implementation After 30 Years Spark Concerns

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development reveals concerns over the incomplete implementation of the PESA Act, 30 years after its introduction. Despite efforts by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, essential legal alignments still lack. The committee calls for more practical approaches and better feedback from tribal communities.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development has expressed surprise that nearly three decades after the PESA Act's enactment, its implementation remains incomplete.

An action report submitted to Parliament highlighted the lack of alignment of state rules related to land, forests, and minerals with the PESA Act.

The committee acknowledges the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's initiatives but emphasizes the need for a practical approach with clear goals and measurable outcomes, urging better community feedback mechanisms.