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The initiative was conducted under the guidance of Abdul Nasir, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Ganderbal, and under the supervision of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal, who personally monitored the arrangements and functioning of the Legal Aid Help Desk established for the benefit of devotees.
A dedicated Legal Aid Help Desk was set up by DLSA Ganderbal and remained operational throughout the mela period to provide legal guidance, welfare assistance, and information regarding various legal aid schemes and services. The Help Desk was manned by the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of DLSA Ganderbal, who worked with remarkable dedication and commitment to ensure that devotees received timely assistance and support.
The Para Legal Volunteers emerged as the backbone of the initiative, rendering selfless service for several days and assisting thousands of devotees visiting the holy shrine. Their tireless efforts were particularly commendable in facilitating and assisting senior citizens, persons with disabilities, women, and other pilgrims. Wheelchairs were provided by District Social Welfare Department, Ganderbal and provided to elderly and specially abled devotees, enabling them to participate in the pilgrimage with ease and dignity. The volunteers were seen actively guiding devotees, responding to their queries, assisting them in facilitation across the mela premises, and extending every possible support wherever required.
As part of the welfare measures undertaken during the mela, the Kashmir Jurists Bar Association, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakhand State Bank of India, Ganderbal extended their full support for the smooth functioning of Help Desk.
The initiative received an overwhelming response and appreciation from devotees, who lauded the efforts of the Legal Services Authority and the volunteers for their accessibility, dedication, and humanitarian approach. The camp served as an effective platform for spreading awareness regarding free legal aid and welfare services while simultaneously providing on-ground assistance to the public.
The District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal, expressed its gratitude to the Kashmir Jurists Bar Association, SBI Ganderbal, and especially the dedicated Para Legal Volunteers of DLSA Ganderbal, whose unwavering commitment, compassion, and spirit of public service played a pivotal role in the success of the programme. The initiative reflected the collective commitment of all stakeholders towards ensuring access to justice, public welfare, and meaningful assistance to the people.
