Access to justice focus as Haryana CM Saini addresses DISHA workshop at Kurukshetra University

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India and Viksit Bharat vision supports inclusive development and good governance. Speaking at a regional DISHA workshop at Kurukshetra University, attended by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, he stressed rights awareness and access to justice. A DISHA awareness van, e-books, and a documentary were launched.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the Centre’s Digital India and Viksit Bharat goals link to inclusive growth. Nayab Singh Saini said Haryana is working in step with that approach. Nayab Singh Saini added that progress is incomplete without rights awareness. Nayab Singh Saini said people must also feel sure about access to justice.

Nayab Singh Saini was speaking at a regional DISHA Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice workshop. The event took place at Kurukshetra University. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also attended the workshop. The Department of Justice organised it under the Ministry of Law and Justice.

DISHA scheme access to justice workshop details

The workshop brought together law students from different universities and legal professionals. Members of civil society also joined the discussions. An official statement said a DISHA awareness van was flagged off. It also said e-books on customary laws of the northeastern region were released. A Doordarshan documentary was launched as well.

Nayab Singh Saini said the Constitution’s Preamble promises social, economic and political justice. Nayab Singh Saini pointed to Articles 14, 21 and 39. Nayab Singh Saini said these provisions support equal justice and free legal aid. Nayab Singh Saini linked this to DISHA’s focus on wider legal access.

DISHA scheme access to justice funding and programmes

Nayab Singh Saini said DISHA is backed by Rs 250 crore. Nayab Singh Saini described DISHA as citizen-centric and technology-driven. Nayab Singh Saini said three programmes run under it. These are Tele-Law: Reaching the Unreached, Nyaya Bandhu, and Legal Literacy and Awareness programmes.

Nayab Singh Saini said these steps are helping people use the justice system with fewer barriers. Nayab Singh Saini said the system becomes more transparent and efficient. Nayab Singh Saini stressed technology has a key role in service delivery. Nayab Singh Saini said outreach is aimed at all sections of society.

DISHA scheme access to justice through Tele-Law

Nayab Singh Saini said Tele-Law is a core part of DISHA. Nayab Singh Saini said technology is helping deliver advice to remote areas. Nearly 2.5 lakh Common Service Centres have been set up nationwide. These centres work at the gram panchayat level and cover 777 districts.

Nayab Singh Saini said people can seek legal advice using the Tele-Law mobile application. Nayab Singh Saini also noted a toll-free service for support. The toll-free number is 14454. Nayab Singh Saini said such channels reduce distance and time for citizens. Nayab Singh Saini said this supports access in hard-to-reach places.

DISHA scheme access to justice and Nyaya Bandhu

Nayab Singh Saini said Nyaya Bandhu supports pro bono legal services. Nayab Singh Saini said the programme is building a culture of free assistance. As of February 28, 10,263 lawyers had registered. Nayab Singh Saini presented the figure while outlining DISHA’s progress. Nayab Singh Saini said the effort widens options for those needing help.

Nayab Singh Saini said Haryana implemented three new criminal laws in a short time. Nayab Singh Saini said the work used modern technology. Nayab Singh Saini called Haryana a leading state on this front. Nayab Singh Saini linked the changes to quicker and more organised legal processes. Nayab Singh Saini did not share further implementation figures.

DISHA scheme access to justice focus under PM vision

Addressing the workshop, Law Minister Meghwal said the DISHA programme follows the PMs vision. Law Minister Meghwal said the aim is to raise awareness. Law Minister Meghwal said the effort should help even the poorest sections. Law Minister Meghwal said the goal is easy access to justice.

Law Minister Meghwal said the Constitution gives every citizen the right to justice. Law Minister Meghwal said the workshop supports that promise. Law Minister Meghwal said it seeks to widen access to justice through awareness. The speakers linked DISHA tools with legal aid and literacy needs. The event ended after the planned launches and discussions.

With inputs from PTI