A legal awareness programme was conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) at the Government Secondary School in Police Colony, Itanagar on Friday. The event was held under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
The programme drew a large crowd, with over 150 participants in attendance, including APSLSA Member Secretary Tadu Tamang, Ward 2 Corporator Tai Taksing, teachers, students, and officials. The event aimed to educate the participants about various important legal topics.
Advocates Iken Ado and Terji Gamlin conducted technical sessions, delivering informative presentations on key laws and schemes. These included the POSH Act, Right to Education Act, Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act, child marriage prevention, anti-human trafficking laws, and drug abuse prevention. The participants were also briefed about various NALSA welfare schemes, such as ASHA, SAATHI, DAWN, and the Legal Service Management System (LSMS).
In addition to the technical sessions, the participants were informed about the NALSA toll-free helpline – 15100 – and the availability of free legal aid services. This information is crucial in ensuring that citizens, particularly students, are aware of their legal rights and the services available to them.
The programme concluded with an interactive session, where participants had the opportunity to engage with the experts and clarify their doubts. The APSLSA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening legal awareness and ensuring that every citizen is informed of their legal rights and the services available under the NALSA.
