Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. REASI: Under the visionary leadership of Khalil Choudhary Chairman, District Legal Services Authority Reasi (also Pr. District and Sessions Judge) and the able guidance of Secretary Pooja Gupta, an awareness programme on the NALSA Helpline Number 15100 was today organized at LAC Dewal-B by the Para Legal Volunteers of TLSC Mahore.
The participants, mostly locals, were informed about the utility of the NALSA toll-free helpline number 15100 through which needy and marginalized persons can seek free legal aid and legal assistance. The PLV sensitized the attendees to legal services being provided by the Legal Services Institutions, including free legal aid, legal awareness, victim compensation schemes, Lok Adalats and legal assistance for women, children, senior citizens, labourers and other weaker sections of society. The participants were encouraged to spread awareness about the helpline so that the maximum number of people can benefit from the free legal services provided under the Legal Services Authorities Act.
Another awareness programme on āSurakshit Bachpan Surakshit Bhavishyaā was organized by the PLVs of TLSC Katra at Government Middle School Garan and by the Para Legal Volunteers of DLSA Reasi at Government High School Gran Reasi.
The students and participants were sensitized to child safety, child rights, protection from abuse, importance of education, good touch and bad touch and the role of parents, teachers and society in ensuring a secure and healthy environment for children.
The PLVs also informed the participants about the welfare schemes and legal protections available for children under different laws. The importance of timely reporting of child abuse and exploitation was also highlighted. Participants were encouraged to approach Legal Services Institutions for free legal aid and assistance whenever required.
Further, an awareness programme on Dowry Prohibition and Nasha Mukt Abhiyan was organized by the PLVs of DLSA Reasi. The programme was conducted under the directions of the Chairman and Secretary DLSA.
The resource persons highlighted the social and legal consequences of the dowry system and the legal provisions under the Dowry Prohibition Act. The students were encouraged to promote equality, dignity and respect for women and to support dowry-free marriages in the society. The awareness session on Nasha Mukt Abhiyan focused on the serious consequences of drug addiction on health, education, family life and society at large. The participants were motivated to stay away from drugs and to actively contribute towards building a healthy, safe and drug free society. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers and school staff.
Another awareness programme on Road Safety Rules was organized at Panchayat Akhli by the PLVs of TLSC Katraon. The programme was conducted by the Panel Lawyers and Para Legal Volunteers of TLSC Katra. The awareness programme aimed to educate the locals and commuters regarding the importance of road safety measures and adherence to traffic regulations for preventing road accidents. The PLVs highlighted various traffic rules including the use of helmets and seat belts, avoiding over-speeding, dangers of drunk driving, importance of traffic signals, pedestrian safety and responsible driving practices. The participants were also informed about the legal consequences of violating traffic rules.
