With reference to the PESA Act consider the following statements 1 It states that the Gram Sabha is ...........

Indian Political System(CSC) Panchayati Raj Instiutions

With reference to the PESA Act, consider the following statements:

1. It states that the Gram Sabha is responsible to identify people for poverty alleviation.

2. The approval of Gram Sabha is needed for prospecting and mining in their region.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

PESA Act :

The following are the goals of the PESA Act:
To extend the panchayat provisions of Part IX of the Constitution to the scheduled areas, subject to speci fi ed changes.
To grant self-rule to the vast majority of indigenous peoples.
To establish participatory democracy in village governance, with the gram sabha serving as the hub of all operations.
To develop a proper administrative framework that adheres to established procedures.
To maintain and preserve tribal groups’ traditions and customs.
To empower panchayats at the appropriate levels with special capabilities that are favorable to tribal needs.
To prevent panchayats at higher levels from absorbing the powers and authority of panchayats at lower levels of the gram sabha.