PESA Act objectives — which is NOT an objective? — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2013

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The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

To provide self-governance
To recognize traditional rights
To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
To free tribal people from exploitation

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

PESA aims to strengthen decentralised democracy by incorporating traditional tribal governance systems into the existing Panchayati Raj framework, rather than establishing separate autonomous administrative regions.

Infographic detailing PESA 1996 (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, highlighting its enactment, objectives, significance, and challenges. Features a color-coded map of 10 applicable states, key provisions such as ownership of minor forest produce, and numbered points on Gram Sabha roles, with emphasis on tribal self-governance and protection of tribal rights.