UDHAMPUR, Nov 5: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Udhampur, inaugurated a week-long legal awareness campaign at Government Higher Secondary School, Battal Ballian, on Thursday, ahead of the observance of Legal Services Day on November 9, 2026.
The programme was organised under the guidance of Chairman, DLSA Udhampur and Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kalpana Revo, and the overall supervision of Secretary, DLSA Udhampur and Sub-Judge, Sumati Sharma.
The initiative aims to promote awareness about legal services, fundamental rights, duties and access to justice, particularly among students and young citizens. The programme commenced with the playing of the NALSA Song, highlighting the vision and objectives of the National Legal Services Authority.
Sumati Sharma, Secretary, DLSA Udhampur, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Interacting with the students, she highlighted the importance of legal awareness, fundamental rights and duties, equality and the role of legal services institutions in ensuring access to justice for all.
She particularly emphasised the importance of providing legal assistance to weaker and disadvantaged sections of society and encouraged students to remain informed about their legal rights and responsibilities. She also urged them to spread legal awareness within their families and communities and contribute towards building a responsible and informed society.
Advocate Sanjeet Kumar Bavouria, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Udhampur, attended as the Resource Person and sensitised the students about the significance of legal services and the functioning of Legal Services Authorities. He explained the role of these institutions in providing free and competent legal aid to eligible persons.
Pooja Sharma, Office Assistant of the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System (LADCS), District Udhampur, also informed the participants about the benefits and facilities available through NALSA and other legal aid institutions.
The programme was organised with the objective of educating students about the importance of legal services, strengthening awareness of their constitutional rights and encouraging them to become informed and responsible citizens.
The inauguration marked the beginning of a series of awareness activities to be conducted by DLSA Udhampur as part of the week-long celebrations leading up to Legal Services Day on November 9.