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The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996

5 days ago Governance, Government Policy, Indian policy, Indian society, National Affairs, Panchayat Raj, Welfare, Welfare Scheme 0

The PESA Act 1996 was enacted to empower Scheduled Tribes by recognizing them as key political stakeholders. Historical Background: Tribal communities in India have faced marginalization and exclusion from mainstream political and economic systems. They have encountered challenges such as displacement, loss of land and resources, and cultural erosion. The …