Dirang, Mar 29: The Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), in collaboration with the West Kameng District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and the District Administration, successfully conducted a one-day Mega Legal Awareness-cum-Seva Aapke Dwar camp.
The event, held under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), aimed to provide legal awareness and essential government services to the people.
The program was graced by Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India, and Executive Chairman, NALSA, along with other dignitaries including Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Supreme Court Judge and Mentor, Arunachal Pradesh SLSA; Justice Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, Gauhati High Court; Justice Suman Shyam, Judge, Gauhati HC; and Phurpa Tsering, local MLA and Advisor to the PWD Minister.
In his address, Justice Gavai emphasized the significance of legal awareness, stating that many individuals fail to avail themselves of legal services due to a lack of awareness. He reaffirmed that NALSA is committed to ensuring that every individual has equal access to legal facilities and services. He appreciated the rich cultural heritage of the Monpa tribe and their traditional paper-making craft, urging efforts to preserve such traditions.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Justice Suman Shyam, along with other dignitaries, also addressed the gathering, shedding light on various legal issues and the significance of legal aid services.
Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta highlighted the objectives of conducting the Seva Aapke Dwar and Legal Awareness Camp, emphasizing the role of the government in ensuring last-mile delivery of legal and welfare services to the people.
The camp saw the participation of around 30 government departments, offering various services under the Seva Aapke Dwar initiative. Legal awareness sessions were conducted on important topics such as domestic violence and legal protection, the roles and responsibilities of Protection Officers, individual legal rights, sexual harassment at the workplace, and other key legal provisions.
The camp witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 1,000 beneficiaries, including senior officials, legal professionals, PRI leaders, students, and security personnel from Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The West Kameng Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police also attended the event.
The Mega Legal Awareness-cum-Seva Aapke Dwar camp successfully brought legal and administrative services closer to the people, reinforcing the commitment of APSLSA, DLSA, and the District Administration toward ensuring justice and welfare for all. (DIPRO)