PESA Act to be implemented in Odisha after taking opinion of stakeholders

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said the Odisha government is committed to the development of tribal people of the state and will implement the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act after taking the opinion of all stakeholders.

Addressing a function to mark the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda here, the chief minister said gram sabhas will be convened in all villages of tribal-dominated districts to get feedback on implementation of the PESA Act.