UDHAMPUR, Nov 3: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Udhampur, organised a legal awareness programme at Little Flower School, Udhampur, marking the inauguration of week-long celebrations ahead of Legal Services Day, scheduled to be observed on November 9, 2026.
The initiative aims to promote awareness about legal rights, free legal aid and access to justice among students and the general public.
The programme was organised under the guidance of Chairman DLSA Udhampur, Kalpana Revo, Principal District and Sessions Judge, and the overall supervision of Secretary DLSA Udhampur, Sumati Sharma.
Sumati Sharma attended the programme as the Chief Guest and interacted with students, highlighting the importance of legal awareness, fundamental rights and duties, equality and the role of legal services institutions in ensuring justice for all. She particularly emphasised the importance of providing legal assistance to weaker and disadvantaged sections of society.
She encouraged students to remain aware of their legal rights and responsibilities and motivated them to spread awareness about legal services within their communities. The NALSA Song was also played during the programme to familiarise students with the vision and objectives of the National Legal Services Authority.
Advocate Sanjeet Kumar Bavouria, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Udhampur, attended as the Resource Person and sensitised students about the importance of legal services and the role of Legal Services Authorities in providing free and competent legal aid to eligible persons.
Father Robert Yesudeep Sandhu, Manager, Little Flower Convent High School, and Sister Albin, Vice-Principal of the school, were also present on the occasion. PLV Rakesh Singh assisted in the smooth conduct of the programme.
The programme aimed at encouraging students to become informed and responsible citizens while understanding the importance of equality, justice and legal awareness.
The week-long celebrations will focus on spreading awareness about legal rights, available legal assistance and the importance of ensuring access to justice for all.