Training of women leaders on PESA and Forest Rights Act

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.