Ministry of Law and Justice
Regional Workshop under Tele-Law Initiative of Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme and ‘Reforms Utsav’ to be held on 15th June 2026 at Dharamshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Posted On: 14 JUN 2026 10:29AM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, is organizing a Regional Workshop under the DISHA Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme being implemented by Department of Justice and ‘Reforms Utsav’ on 15th June 2026 from 01:00 PM onwards at the Govt. Degree College (PG) Auditorium, Dharamshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
The event is being organized as part of the Department’s continued commitment to strengthening access to justice, promoting legal awareness, fostering a culture of pro bono legal services, and showcasing the transformative reforms undertaken in the justice sector over the last twelve years.
The programme is expected to be graced by the Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh along with Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice
The programme will commence with the ceremonial proceedings, followed by a welcome address by the Secretary, Department of Justice, who will outline the vision behind the Regional Workshop and the Department’s ongoing efforts towards ensuring inclusive, affordable and accessible justice for all.
A major highlight of the event will be the launch of “Nyaya Prabodh – Awakening to Justice,” a year-long legal awareness campaign aimed at deepening citizens’ understanding of their constitutional and legal rights and responsibilities. The campaign seeks to strengthen legal literacy and encourage greater public participation in the justice delivery ecosystem.
Under the Nyaya Prabodh initiative, several citizen-centric activities will be launched, including:
- Know Your Rights in 90 seconds, a legal awareness initiative designed to promote greater understanding of legal rights and remedies among citizens;
- Nyaya Quiz, an interactive platform aimed at enhancing awareness of constitutional values, legal institutions and citizens’ rights, particularly among youth and students; and
- Pro Bono Pledge, encouraging advocates, law students and legal professionals to voluntarily contribute their knowledge and expertise for the benefit of the underprivileged and vulnerable sections of society.
The programme will also include a segment on the Pro Bono initiatives undertaken by Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) with experience-sharing by faculty members and students engaged in community legal service.
This will be followed by a documentary on voice of beneficiaries under Tele-Law initiative along with live interaction with Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and beneficiaries, demonstrating the impact of technology-enabled legal services at the grassroots level.
The event will also feature Reforms Utsav, showcasing the significant milestones achieved by the Department of Justice over the last twelve years in areas such as judicial infrastructure, digital transformation of courts, legal aid, legal awareness, judicial capacity enhancement and citizen-centric justice delivery initiatives.
The Regional Workshop is expected to witness participation of officials from the High court registry, National and State Legal Services Authority, Members of the Bar Association of High Court, Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) from Common Service Centres (CSC), Representatives from Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), faculty and students from leading law institutions such as Himachal Pradesh University Regional Centre, Himachal Institute of Engineering & Technology (HIET), Arni School of Law, Arni University, Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Senior officials from State and Central Government, Staff of dignitaries, Local Administration and Media Persons. Additionally, a wide range of stakeholders will join virtually from across the country.
The event reflects the Government of India’s commitment to ensuring that justice is not only delivered efficiently but is also accessible, understandable and available to every citizen. It is expected to provide a valuable platform for dialogue, collaboration and exchange of best practices towards building a more inclusive, technology-enabled and citizen-centric justice delivery system.
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