GANDERBAL, AUGUST 13: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal, under the chairmanship of Abdul Nasir, Chairman, DLSA Ganderbal, and under the guidance and supervision of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, organised an awareness programme for students on Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties of Citizens, Access to Free Legal Aid and Benefits of Various NALSA Schemes.
Burjeena Hameed and Asmat Ameen, Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsels, served as Resource Persons.
Burjeena Hameed sensitized the students about the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India and the corresponding Fundamental Duties of citizens, while Asmat Ameen apprised them about free and competent legal aid and various NALSA schemes available for vulnerable and disadvantaged sections.
The programme witnessed active participation from students and teachers. The students were encouraged to remain aware of their constitutional and legal rights and duties and to disseminate legal awareness within their families and communities.
Siraj Din, Principal of the School, appreciated the initiative of DLSA Ganderbal and emphasised the importance of legal awareness in nurturing responsible and law-abiding citizens.
The programme concluded with the message that awareness of rights and performance of duties are equally essential for building a responsible and inclusive society.
