SRINAGAR: To promote legal literacy and awareness among the youth, and empower them with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities in society, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar organized a comprehensive legal awareness programme at Govt. Boys Hr. Secondary School (GBHSS) Zainakote, today.
The initiative aimed to sensitize students on pressing social and legal issues, focusing particularly on the legal provisions for persons with intellectual disabilities, Solid Waste Management, and the NALSA Helpline 15100. This outreach was held under the chairmanship of Tasleem Arief, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and conducted under the guidance of Sajad Ur Rehman, Sub-Judge / Secretary, DLSA Srinagar.
During the awareness session, Adv. Gazala Mumtaz Khan, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Srinagar, delivered a detailed presentation on the legal provisions applicable to persons with intellectual disabilities, highlighting the importance of protecting their rights and ensuring their integration in society with dignity and respect. She urged students to develop an empathetic understanding towards such individuals and informed them about the mechanisms in place to safeguard their welfare.
Adv. Suhaila Ali, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Srinagar addressed the students on the critical issue of Solid Waste Management, emphasizing its impact on public health and the environment. She also elaborated on the role of the NALSA Helpline 15100, explaining how it provides free legal aid and guidance to those in need, thus bridging the gap between the common citizen and the justice delivery system.
The programme concluded with an interactive session where students actively participated by asking questions and sharing their views, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding legal and environmental responsibilities.


