MoS Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel Inaugurated National Conference on PESA Act in New Delhi:
Union Minister of State (MoS) Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) inaugurated and addressed National Conference on the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) at Dr. Ambedkar International Central in New Delhi, Delhi. The conference witnessed the launch of PESA – GPDP (Gram Panchayat Development Plan) portal and seven action-oriented Specialized Training Modules aimed to enhance the effectiveness of GPDPs and training initiatives. The MoPR also introduced initiatives like the Functional Activity Mapping Dashboard for monitoring State actions on the 29 Subjects outlined in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution, the PESA Training Manual for Vth Schedule Areas, and the PESA–GPDP Portal to facilitate village-based development planning.