DLSA holds Legal Awareness Seminar at Govt School Jhok Harihar in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, May 15, 2025: In compliance with the directions of the Member Secretary, Punjab State Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar Mohali, a legal awareness seminar was organised at Government High School, Jhok Harihar by Ms. Anuradha, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ferozepur.
During the seminar, Ms. Anuradha informed students about the establishment of Legal Literacy Clubs (LLCs) in various government high and senior secondary schools across the Ferozepur district. These clubs aim to promote legal awareness among students through educational and extracurricular activities such as poster making, speech competitions, handwriting contests, painting contests, and more, fostering overall personality development.
She also highlighted that DLSA, Ferozepur, provides free legal aid and regularly organises Lok Adalats for swift and affordable justice. Special awareness was raised about the upcoming National Lok Adalat scheduled for September 13, 2025.
The seminar also included detailed information about the free legal services offered under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), including victim compensation schemes, permanent Lok Adalats, and mediation centres.
The DLSA team also promoted the toll-free helpline number 15100 and landline 01632-235034, and emphasised awareness of women's rights. The seminar concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks from the in-charge principal of the school to the Chief Judicial Magistrate and the DLSA team for their valuable guidance and support.