A two-day regional conference on the Strengthening of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, (PESA Act) will take place on the 4th and 5th of this month at Ranchi, Jharkhand. The conference being organised under the aegis of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the Department of Panchayati Raj of Jharkhand will be inaugurated by Secretary of the Central Ministry, Vivek Bharadwaj.<br />''<br />''With the participation of State Departments of Panchayati Raj, Tribal Development, Forest, Revenue and Excise from Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Telangana, the Regional Conference on PESA aims to evaluate the progress of these States in the implementation of PESA and foster a shared outlook on its impact at the grassroots level. The conference will feature well-designed sessions focusing on various topics including the effectiveness of Gram Sabhas in PESA Areas and their role in ease of living in these areas, the Role of Non-Government Stakeholders in strengthening the implementation of PESA and Enforcement of the Forest Rights Act in PESA areas, which have been meticulously planned to address pertinent issues and foster meaningful discussions.<br />