Legal awareness camp held at Hungpung village
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, March 31 2019:
District Legal Services, Ukhrul has today organised a one day legal awareness programme on National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) on the topics "Legal Services to Victims of Drug Abuse and Eradication of Drug Menace, Scheme 2015 and Child Rights" under the sponsorship of Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) at Hungpung Baptist Church, Ukhrul.
The awareness programme was conducted to ensure free legal services and provide speedy resolution of cases through Lok Adalats.
Resource person KS Pamreiso APP, CJM Court Ukhrul deliberated on NALSA scheme and intervention through legal process to eradicate the drug menace from the society while Wungreiso Shangh, Project Officer, FXB India Suraksha stressed on child rights, emphasizing on Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences (POCSO) .
The awareness programme was also participated by several Church leaders, elders, members of women society, Lower Hungpung Shanao, local youth and teachers of CCA among others.