ANS:C - Ranchi

The 2nd PESA Regional Conference was inaugurated by Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The conference aimed to strengthen the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), focusing on tribal communities' socio-economic development. This reflects the government's commitment to preserving tribal heritage and promoting their welfare through policy interventions and initiatives.