Source: DTE Subject: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Context: Jharkhand notified PESA Rules in January 2026, 25 years after becoming a state, extending tribal self-governance to its Fifth Schedule areas. About PESA Act implemented in Jharkhand after 25 years: What is PESA? The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) extends …
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Source: TH Subject: Naxalism Context: India is close to achieving a Naxal-free Bharat, with Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) districts reduced from 126 (2014) to 11 (2025) and only 3 most-affected districts remaining. About From Red Corridor to Naxal-Free Bharat: Trends in Naxalism in India (2014–2025): Sharp territorial contraction: Maoist influence shrank from 126 to 11 districts, …
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Q4. “Tribal welfare is not constrained by lack of schemes, but by weak last-mile implementation”. Discuss in the context of the Adi Karmayogi initiative. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Asked in the context of Adi Karmayogi initiative which seeks to address …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Programme and Policies Source: IE Context: The Jharkhand government has released draft rules for public consultation to implement The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) enacted in 1996. In Jharkhand, Scheduled Areas are identified by the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, covering 13 out …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity: Local Self Government Source: Indian Express, Times of India Context: Chhattisgarh has implemented Panchayats (extension to the scheduled area) or PESA Rules 2022. Also, recently a political party unveiled a six-point “guarantee” for tribals, including the “strict implementation” of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act Direction: Make …
In Prime Minister’s words, Naxalism is the biggest internal security threat being faced by India. He is not wrong. Naxals have killed more security personnel and civilians than victims claimed by terrorists and other extremists in North East India put together. Government has adopted both violent and peaceful strategies to tackle threat posed by naxals. …
