Nation First @75 Campaign launched, legal awareness programme held
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, September 19 2025: Anurag Bajpai, Additional Chief Secretary (TA & Hills) and PCCF & HoFF, Forest Department, Government of Manipur, formally launched a Legal Awareness Campaign today at the Conference Hall of Manipur Secretariat, South Block.

The legal awareness campaign being held as part of the 'Nation First @75 campaign', will be running from September 19 and October 2, 2025, covering a total of 75 locations across all districts of Manipur.

Speaking on the occasion, Anurag Bajpai stressed that legal awareness is a cornerstone of democracy and essential for ensuring access to justice for all.

Citing Article 39A of the Constitution, he noted the State's duty to provide free legal aid and equal justice opportunities, particularly for weaker and marginalized sections of society.

He remarked that the absence of legal assistance often leads to injustice, and every act of injustice corrodes the foundation of democracy.

He also highlighted recent initiatives of the State, including the inauguration of the District and Sessions Court at Chandel and notifying of guidelines introducing community service as an alternative punishment under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.These steps, he said, reflect the Government's commitment in strengthening the justice delivery system and making it more accessible, especially for the poor and rural citizens.

Anurag Bajpai further stated that the Legal Awareness Camps will reach schools, colleges, community halls, local clubs, and remote areas of all districts, spreading knowledge on gender laws, cyber laws, crimes against women, arrest and detention, family disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.

He exuded confidence that the campaign would become a milestone in advancing social justice, empowering citizens, and spreading the ideals of the Nation First @75 Campaign.

Resource persons including RK Umakanta, Government Advocate (High Court), and A Gopendro Sharma, Director of Prosecution, Manipur, shared valuable insights on various legal procedures during the conference.

The programme was also attended by Nungshitombi Athokpam, Commissioner (Law), Administrative Secretaries and officials from the Law Department.

Deputy Commissioners of different districts also took part in the programme via video conferencing.

Moreover, the Department of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Government of Manipur on Thursday launched the "Nation First @75 Campaign" showcasing 75 motifs of handlooms & handicrafts products.

The launching event held at the Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDC) campus in Paona Bazar was attended by Anurag Bajpai and Elangbam Jiten, Managing Director, MHHDC among others.

The campaign held under the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Manipur' initiative aims to boost local crafts and encourage artisans to create contemporary designs and access wider markets, linking with broader national goals of promoting local craftsmanship and sustainability.

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