Villagers in Hasanpur, Gamur Kheri, Samsipur and Nar-Katari briefed on legal rights, government schemes and National Lok Adalat
KURUKSHETRA | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK
The District Legal Services Authority conducted a special legal awareness campaign through a mobile legal awareness bus in Hasanpur, Gamur Kheri, Samsipur and Nar-Katari villages of Kurukshetra district, taking information about legal rights, free legal services and government welfare schemes directly to rural communities.
The campaign was organised under the guidance of District and Sessions Judge Dinesh Kumar Mittal and in accordance with the directions of the Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority. The initiative focused on making villagers aware of legal protections, dispute-resolution mechanisms and assistance available to people who may need legal guidance.
During interactions with residents, villagers were provided detailed information about a range of legal rights and statutory provisions. Particular emphasis was placed on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, victim compensation schemes, victim care and support systems, fundamental rights and duties, the law relating to protection of women from domestic violence and the Juvenile Justice Act.
Residents were also informed about the importance of mediation as a mechanism for resolving disputes and were briefed about the Community Mediation Centre at Kirmach. The awareness programme explained how appropriate disputes can be addressed through dialogue and mediation, helping parties explore an amicable resolution.
An important component of the campaign was information about the National Legal Services Authority helpline 15100. Villagers were told that people in need can contact the helpline to obtain information about free legal assistance and guidance.
The villagers were also informed about the National Lok Adalat scheduled for September 12, 2026. They were encouraged to make use of the mechanism wherever their cases are eligible for settlement and to explore resolution through mutual consent and an amicable process.
The campaign also covered various legal services and welfare initiatives associated with the national legal services system. Residents were briefed about the NALSA Jagriti Scheme, Mediation for the Nation 3.0 and the NALSA Legal Services Scheme for Disaster Victims, 2010, along with other legal services schemes.
The objective was to ensure that rural residents understand not only their legal rights but also the avenues available to them when they require assistance. The organisers encouraged people not to hesitate in seeking legal guidance when faced with a legal problem, particularly when free legal services may be available to eligible persons.
The mobile legal awareness initiative was further strengthened through the participation of representatives from other departments and institutions. A representative of the Agriculture Department interacted with villagers and provided information about various agricultural schemes, government facilities and farmer-oriented programmes being implemented by the department.
Farmers were encouraged to learn about schemes applicable to them and take advantage of available government support. The interaction also provided villagers with an opportunity to seek information regarding agricultural services and benefits closer to their homes.
A representative of PNB RSETI also participated in the campaign and briefed residents about opportunities related to skill development, self-employment, entrepreneurship, financial awareness and livelihood generation.
The representative explained that skill training and entrepreneurship programmes can provide rural residents, particularly young people, with avenues for developing employable skills and exploring self-employment opportunities. Villagers were encouraged to obtain information about programmes suited to their needs and make use of available training and financial-awareness initiatives.
The joint nature of the awareness campaign enabled residents to receive information on several important issues at a single platform. Alongside legal rights and free legal assistance, the campaign covered agricultural schemes, livelihood opportunities, skill development and financial awareness.
Officials said the initiative was designed to take public-service information to rural residents rather than requiring them to travel to government offices merely to obtain basic information about available schemes and services.
The legal awareness bus provided a direct and accessible platform for interaction between officials and villagers. Residents were able to learn about legal protections and services while also receiving information from representatives of the Agriculture Department and PNB RSETI.
The campaign also sought to strengthen awareness about legal remedies among rural communities. By informing residents about the NALSA helpline, mediation, victim compensation, protections for women and children and the National Lok Adalat, the District Legal Services Authority aimed to help people make informed decisions when confronted with legal or social problems.
The organisers encouraged villagers to share information about free legal assistance with other members of their communities so that eligible people who may require legal guidance can access the available services.
The response from villagers to the mobile awareness initiative was positive. The campaign was appreciated as an effort to bring legal awareness and information about public welfare programmes directly to rural communities.
The District Legal Services Authority said such initiatives play an important role in strengthening legal awareness and ensuring that people, particularly those living in rural areas, are aware of the assistance and remedies available to them.
The campaign concluded with an appeal to residents to remain aware of their legal rights, use available free legal services when required and take advantage of government welfare, agricultural, skill-development and livelihood programmes for which they are eligible.
Through the legal awareness bus, the District Legal Services Authority made a concerted effort to bring justice, legal guidance and public-service information closer to people’s homes, reinforcing the broader objective of making legal assistance more accessible and inclusive in rural areas of Kurukshetra.
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