REASI: Under the visionary leadership of Khalil Choudhary Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Reasi (also Pr. District and Sessions Judge) and the guidance of Pooja Gupta, Secretary, an awareness programme on Prohibition of Child marriage and related Government Schemes was organized today at Shajroo Jamasllan and Dewal Mahore
The participants were educated about the harmful effects of early child marriage, its legal implications under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and the importance of education and empowerment of children, especially girls. Similarly, an awareness program on Mediation was conducted by the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of DLSA at Main Bazar Reasi.
The program was organized under the directions of the Secretary, DLSA to educate the general public about the significance of mediation as an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism. Emphasis was laid on how the mediation helps in resolving disputes amicably, saving both time and cost, besides reducing the burden on courts. D The PLVs also interacted with the public and addressed their queries regarding mediation and legal aid services.


