15/10/2026
DISTRICT LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY, GANDERBAL
PRESS RELEASE
Door-to-Door Legal Awareness Programmes Conducted at Chunt Waliwar, Mamer, Anderwan-A and Anderwan-B
Ganderbal, 15 October 2026: Under the guidance and direction of the Worthy Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal, door-to-door legal awareness programmes were conducted on 15 October 2026 in different areas of District Ganderbal to promote legal literacy, disseminate information about legal rights and welfare schemes, and facilitate access to free legal services for eligible persons.
At Chunt Waliwar, PLV Yasir Nissar Bhat conducted a door-to-door awareness campaign, sensitising residents about free legal aid through DLSA Ganderbal and the NALSA Toll-Free Legal Aid Helpline No. 15100. The programme covered the POCSO Act, Old Age Pension Scheme, Widow Pension Scheme, Marriage Assistance Scheme, prevention of child marriage, protection of women from domestic violence, and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Residents were also informed about Lok Adalat and the amicable settlement of disputes, and encouraged to approach the Legal Aid Clinic or DLSA Ganderbal for legal assistance and guidance regarding their legal issues and eligible welfare schemes.
At Mamer, Tehsil Kangan, PLV Gulam Jeelani Raina conducted a door-to-door awareness programme, informing residents about various NALSA schemes, particularly the NALSA Scheme for Legal Services to Senior Citizens, NALSA Child-Friendly Legal Services Scheme, NALSA Scheme for Legal Services to Victims of Drug Abuse, and NALSA Scheme for Legal Services to Workers in the Unorganised Sector. Awareness was also created regarding the functions of DLSA Ganderbal, Tehsil Legal Services Committee Kangan and Village Legal Services Clinics, including the availability of free legal aid, legal advice, assistance through the Front Office, and the services of free legal aid counsel and PLVs. The programme further addressed the harmful effects and legal consequences of child marriage, child labour and drug abuse. Residents were informed about the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, applicable child-labour laws, Child Helpline No. 1098, the NDPS Act, de-addiction facilities, and the availability of legal and counselling assistance.
Meanwhile, at Anderwan-B, PLVs Bisma Bashir and Heaba Mushtaq conducted a grassroots-level legal awareness programme, highlighting the 13 NALSA Legal Services Schemes and their role in extending legal assistance to eligible beneficiaries, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of society. Residents were sensitised about their entitlement to free legal aid and the role of Legal Services Institutions in ensuring that financial difficulties or lack of awareness do not prevent eligible persons from seeking justice. Special emphasis was laid on the NALSA Toll-Free Legal Aid Helpline No. 15100.
Similarly, at Anderwan-A, PLVs Shakeel Ahmad Wani and Bilal Ahmad Kumar conducted a door-to-door awareness programme on various NALSA schemes. Households were sensitised about the availability of free legal aid, the importance of understanding their legal rights and entitlements, and the benefits of approaching Legal Services Institutions for assistance. The programme particularly aimed to ensure that eligible persons, including those belonging to weaker and disadvantaged sections of society, are aware of the legal services available to them.
These awareness initiatives aimed to bridge the gap between Legal Services Institutions and the public by disseminating information about legal rights, statutory protections, government welfare schemes and available legal remedies. Through such grassroots-level outreach, DLSA Ganderbal continues its efforts to strengthen legal literacy and promote the principle of “Access to Justice for All.”