Training of women leaders on PESA and Forest Rights Act
Date: June 6-9, 2024

Figure : Balram Padoti explaining the background of the FRA at the women’s leadership camp
Mohit Mahajan and Balram Padoti, members of the Baiga Chak team were invited as resource persons for conducting sessions on PESA and FRA at a 4-day women’s leadership camp, 6-9 June 2024, organized by Mahatma Gandhi Seva Ashram, Dindori. On the second day of the camp, Balram Padoti explained the key provisions of FRA and Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, (PESA) 1996 Rules 2022. It was followed by a presentation on the difference between Panchayati Raj processes in scheduled area villages and non-scheduled area villages of the state. On the third day, Mohit Mahajan explained the types of rights provided in FRA and the steps of the IFR and CFR claim-making process. Hands-on IFR & CFR form filling activities were conducted after the third-day sessions.