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Chhattisgarh Forms Task Force to Implement FRA and PESA
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai chaired the first meeting of a state task force on implementing the Forest Rights Act and the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, or PESA, in Raipur. The state government has listed both laws among its priorities and discussed coordination between departments.
The government plans to establish a State-Level Action Plan Committee to coordinate departmental rules. District-level PESA monitoring committees will also be activated. The report provides no timelines, budget details or views from tribal communities and other affected stakeholders, leaving the practical scope of the initiative unclear.
The Indian Opinion
The easy claim that a new task force proves strong action is not supported by the information available. Nor is it fair to dismiss the move before these bodies begin work. The real test is whether departments receive clear duties and resources, whether district committees meet regularly, and whether tribal communities are consulted. The government should publish the action plan, timelines and budgets so citizens can judge delivery rather than announcements.
Source: deccanherald.com
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