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Q113 (CDS-I/2026) Polity & Governance › Local Government

In which one of the following cities of India was the PESA (Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas)) Mahotsav 2025 held ?

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The PESA Mahotsav 2025, titled "Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka," was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on December 23–24, 2025. The event was organized by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj to commemorate the anniversary of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, which is observed annually as PESA Day on December 24.

  • Key Highlights: The Mahotsav featured the launch of the PESA Portal and PESA Indicators to monitor the implementation of the Act across the 10 PESA states.
  • Participation: Representatives from all ten Fifth Schedule states participated, showcasing tribal culture, sports (like Archery and Kabaddi), and traditional crafts.
  • Future Events: During the valedictory session, the PESA Mahotsav baton was handed over to Chhattisgarh, which will host the 2026 edition.
  • Note: Ranchi (Jharkhand) hosted the national level PESA Day event in 2024.
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