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As part of the celebration, the DLSA Udhampur organized a week-long legal awareness campaign commencing from November 3, 2026. The campaign was formally inaugurated on November 3 and included six (06) awareness programmes conducted at various schools and colleges across the district. The initiative aimed to spread awareness about legal rights, free legal aid and the importance of access to justice among students and the general public.
The programme held today was graced by Chairperson District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Kalpana Revo as the Chief Guest. Judicial Officers, President Bar Association, Panel Lawyers, staff members and Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of the DLSA also attended the programme.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Panel Lawyer Sanjeet Kumar Bavouria, while the welcome address was delivered by Secretary DLSA Sumati Sharma (Sub-Judge), who welcomed the Chief Guest and all the participants.
A special attraction of the programme was the participation of renowned local poets and poetesses, namely Advocate Swatantra Dev Kotwal, Anu Atri, Naseem Akhter, Rekha Thakur, Ranjeet Bhagat and Kusam Antra.
They enthralled the audience with their beautiful poems and songs in Dogri and Gojri languages, adding a cultural touch to the celebration and making the occasion more lively and memorable.
As a gesture of respect towards nature and environmental awareness, saplings were presented to the Chief Guest and other Judicial Officers. The initiative also conveyed the message of environmental protection and the importance of nurturing nature.
At the conclusion of the programme, the Chief Guest distributed certificates among the special participants in recognition of their valuable contribution and participation in making the celebration meaningful.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Chairperson District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Kalpana Revo. The chairperson expressed her gratitude to all the Judicial Officers, Bar representatives, Panel Lawyers, staff members, Para Legal Volunteers and special participants for their presence and valuable contribution to the successful conduct of the programme.
The programme concluded on a positive note, reflecting the commitment of the DLSA towards spreading legal awareness, promoting access to justice and strengthening the spirit of legal services among all sections of society.
Similar awareness programmes were also organised by TLSC Ramnagar at Anganwari Centre, Village Jhansi, Village Anganwari Centre Khagote and Sub-Judge Court Ramnagar, TLSC Majalta at Panchayat Ghar Majalta and TLSC Chenani at Munsiff Court Chenani.
