With a motto of access to justice should not be confined to courtrooms: Reports
NALGONDA: With a motto of access to justice should not be confined to courtrooms or the resolution of disputes, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) of Khammam has been conducting a 60-day mega drive for a bridging gap between vulnerable communities and the institutions responsible for delivering legal protections.
It also focused on protection and enforcement of tribal rights scheme, effective implementation of poverty alleviation schemes and legal services to the workers of unorganised sector.
The drive has been undertaken under the leadership of principal district and sessions Judge-cum-chairman, DLSA M. Nagaraju.
For the drive, about 20 para-legal volunteers (PLVs) have been deployed to assist with village-level outreach, identify beneficiaries and facilitate applications.
They helped to connect residents with the authorities connect in getting the benefits of government schemes.
As part of the drive, a programme was conducted at Cherukupally of Sathupally mandal in the district, which had 1,063 tribal out of total population of 1,243 and 122 labour cards were registered, of which nine were issued to beneficiaries. In addition, 37 aadhaar enrolment and update services were facilitated.
Four toilet blocks and two wheelchairs were also sanctioned for eligible beneficiaries by the district authorities with the initiative of DLSA.
Justice M. Nagaraju informed that Jaipur foot and prosthetic limb were also extended to the required persons with the help of Rotary and Lions Clubs.
These interventions were undertaken in coordination with the district administration and the departments concerned. The drive reflects a simple principle of the value of legal services lies not only in explaining rights, but also in helping people find a way to exercise them.
