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छत्तीसगढ़ टास्क फोर्स पर FRA और PESA के समानांतर कार्यान्वयन संरचनाओं को लेकर विवाद उत्पन्न

मई 2026 में, छत्तीसगढ़ ने दो‑स्तरीय टास्क फोर्स बनाकर Forest Rights Act और PESA को तेज करने का प्रयास किया, जिससे यह आलोचना हुई कि यह Gram Sabhas और Forest Rights Committees जैसे वैधानिक निकायों को बायपास करता है और Sangh Parivar‑से जुड़े समूहों को प्राथमिकता देता है। विपक्षी नेताओं और जनजातीय कार्यकर्ताओं का तर्क है कि यह कदम लोकतांत्रिक कार्यान्वयन को कमजोर करता है और वन संसाधनों के अनियंत्रित शोषण की संभावना बढ़ा सकता है।
Overview The Chhattisgarh government notified a two‑tier task force on 6 May 2026 to speed up the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) . The move has drawn sharp criticism from tribal‑rights activists and the opposition, who argue that the body bypasses statutory institutions and favours organisations linked to the Sangh Parivar . Key Developments May 6 2026: Chhattisgarh issues notification for an 18‑member apex body headed by the Chief Minister and a 12‑member implementation body led by the Chief Secretary . The apex body will map potential areas for community forest‑resource claims, review pending claims, and design strategies for PESA‑related matters. Activist group Campaign for Survival and Dignity (CSD) says the structure mirrors a similar set‑up in Madhya Pradesh (Nov 2024) and may be replicated in Odisha. Critics allege that representatives of the Sangh Parivar -linked Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM) and ABVKA are being placed in the decision‑making chain. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Madhya Pradesh’s “model of PESA implementation” as a “gold standard” on 24 May 2026. Opposition leader Jairam Ramesh (Congress) called the task forces a subversion of democratic implementation mechanisms on 2 June 2026. Important Facts Under the FRA and PESA, several statutory bodies exist: the Gram Sabha , the Forest
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<h3>Overview</h3> <p>The Chhattisgarh government notified a two‑tier <span class="key-term" data-definition="Task force – a temporary body created to coordinate and monitor specific policy actions; here it is meant to fast‑track forest‑rights laws (GS2: Polity)">task force</span> on 6 May 2026 to speed up the implementation of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Forest Rights Act, 2006 – legislation that recognises the rights of forest‑dwelling communities over forest land and resources (GS2: Polity)">Forest Rights Act (FRA)</span> and the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 – law extending panchayat institutions to tribal areas, giving them powers over local governance (GS2: Polity)">Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA)</span>. The move has drawn sharp criticism from tribal‑rights activists and the opposition, who argue that the body bypasses statutory institutions and favours organisations linked to the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Sangh Parivar – umbrella term for groups affiliated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, often influencing policy and grassroots mobilisation (GS4: Ethics/Polity)">Sangh Parivar</span>.</p> <h3>Key Developments</h3> <ul> <li>May 6 2026: Chhattisgarh issues notification for an 18‑member apex body headed by the <strong>Chief Minister</strong> and a 12‑member implementation body led by the <strong>Chief Secretary</strong>.</li> <li>The apex body will map potential areas for community forest‑resource claims, review pending claims, and design strategies for PESA‑related matters.</li> <li>Activist group <strong>Campaign for Survival and Dignity (CSD)</strong> says the structure mirrors a similar set‑up in Madhya Pradesh (Nov 2024) and may be replicated in Odisha.</li> <li>Critics allege that representatives of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Sangh Parivar – umbrella term for groups affiliated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, often influencing policy and grassroots mobilisation (GS4: Ethics/Polity)">Sangh Parivar</span>-linked <strong>Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM)</strong> and <strong>ABVKA</strong> are being placed in the decision‑making chain.</li> <li>Union Home Minister <strong>Amit Shah</strong> praised Madhya Pradesh’s “model of PESA implementation” as a “gold standard” on 24 May 2026.</li> <li>Opposition leader <strong>Jairam Ramesh</strong> (Congress) called the task forces a subversion of democratic implementation mechanisms on 2 June 2026.</li> </ul> <h3>Important Facts</h3> <p>Under the FRA and PESA, several statutory bodies exist: the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Gram Sabha – village assembly of all adult members, the constitutional body for decision‑making in tribal areas under PESA (GS2: Polity)">Gram Sabha</span>, the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Forest Rights Committee – statutory committee at the village level that processes forest‑rights claims under FRA (GS2: Polity)">Forest
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Ad‑hoc task forces risk sidelining Gram Sabhas in FRA and PESA implementation

Key Facts

  1. 6 May 2026: Chhattisgarh notified a two‑tier task force (18‑member apex body chaired by the CM and 12‑member implementation body led by the Chief Secretary) to fast‑track FRA and PESA.
  2. The task force will map community forest‑resource claims, review pending claims and design PESA‑related strategies.
  3. Statutory bodies under FRA and PESA include Gram Sabha, Forest Rights Committee (FRC), sub‑divisional/district committees and the State‑level Monitoring Committee.
  4. Activist groups (CSD) allege the task force mirrors Madhya Pradesh’s similar set‑up (Nov 2024) and is dominated by Sangh Parivar‑linked Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM) and ABVKA.
  5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Madhya Pradesh’s PESA model as a ‘gold standard’ on 24 May 2026; Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Chhattisgarh task force a subversion of democratic mechanisms on 2 June 2026.

Background & Context

The controversy pits ad‑hoc executive bodies against constitutionally mandated Gram Sabhas and Forest Rights Committees, raising questions of federalism, tribal autonomy and the role of ideological groups in policy execution—core topics of GS‑2 Polity and GS‑4 Ethics.

UPSC Syllabus Connections

Essay•Democracy, Governance and Public AdministrationGS2•Functions and responsibilities of Union and StatesPrelims_GS•Social and Economic Geography of IndiaEssay•Society, Gender and Social JusticeGS3•Cyber security and communication networks in internal securityEssay•Media, Communication and InformationGS1•Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Mains Answer Angle

In a Mains answer (GS‑2), discuss the tension between statutory mechanisms and parallel task forces in implementing FRA and PESA, and evaluate their impact on tribal empowerment and federal governance.

Analysis

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Ad‑hoc task forces risk sidelining Gram Sabhas in FRA and PESA implementation

Key Facts

  1. 6 May 2026: Chhattisgarh notified a two‑tier task force (18‑member apex body chaired by the CM and 12‑member implementation body led by the Chief Secretary) to fast‑track FRA and PESA.
  2. The task force will map community forest‑resource claims, review pending claims and design PESA‑related strategies.
  3. Statutory bodies under FRA and PESA include Gram Sabha, Forest Rights Committee (FRC), sub‑divisional/district committees and the State‑level Monitoring Committee.
  4. Activist groups (CSD) allege the task force mirrors Madhya Pradesh’s similar set‑up (Nov 2024) and is dominated by Sangh Parivar‑linked Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM) and ABVKA.
  5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Madhya Pradesh’s PESA model as a ‘gold standard’ on 24 May 2026; Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Chhattisgarh task force a subversion of democratic mechanisms on 2 June 2026.

Background

The controversy pits ad‑hoc executive bodies against constitutionally mandated Gram Sabhas and Forest Rights Committees, raising questions of federalism, tribal autonomy and the role of ideological groups in policy execution—core topics of GS‑2 Polity and GS‑4 Ethics.

UPSC Syllabus

  • Essay — Democracy, Governance and Public Administration
  • GS2 — Functions and responsibilities of Union and States
  • Prelims_GS — Social and Economic Geography of India
  • Essay — Society, Gender and Social Justice
  • GS3 — Cyber security and communication networks in internal security
  • Essay — Media, Communication and Information
  • GS1 — Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Mains Angle

In a Mains answer (GS‑2), discuss the tension between statutory mechanisms and parallel task forces in implementing FRA and PESA, and evaluate their impact on tribal empowerment and federal governance.

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