Reasi : Under the guidance of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Reasi Khalil Choudhary and Secretary DLSA Reasi Pooja Gupta, an awareness programme on the ‘Prohibition of Dowry and its Legal Implications’ was conducted Wednesday by the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Katra at Panchayat Karua.
The programme aimed to sensitise local residents about the adverse impact of dowry on families and society. The PLVs explained how the practice leads to exploitation, harassment, domestic violence and crimes against women. Emphasis was laid on promoting gender equality and respecting the rights of women.
Separately, an awareness programme on ‘Mediation for Nation 2.0’ was organised by the PLVs of TLSC Mahore at Village Maghai Jagir. The PLVs elaborated on the concept of mediation, highlighting it as a voluntary, confidential and cost-effective process for resolving disputes peacefully without prolonged litigation. Villagers were informed about the role of legal services institutions in facilitating mediation and providing free legal aid. The session emphasised resolving family, matrimonial, property and civil disputes through dialogue to maintain social harmony.
Additionally, a ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ awareness programme was conducted by the PLVs of TLSC Mahore. They highlighted the objectives of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat schemes, emphasising gender equality, girls’ education and the prevention of female foeticide. Participants were informed about legal provisions and government welfare schemes designed to safeguard the rights of women and children.
Furthermore, an awareness programme on the ‘Rights of Senior Citizens’ was conducted by Panel Lawyers and PLVs of DLSA Reasi at Reasi. The objective was to sensitise senior citizens and the general public about legal rights and protections available under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The speakers highlighted provisions regarding maintenance, protection of life and property, establishment of old age homes and legal remedies for cases of neglect or abuse.
