National Legal Services Day
November 9 marks National Legal Services Day in India, commemorating the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987, which established organizations to provide free legal aid. The initiative has reached over 44.22 lakh individuals and resolved 23.58 crore cases through Lok Adalats from 2022 to 2025. The government continues
Nyaya Bandhu
As of June 30, 2025, the Nyaya Bandhu Legal Aid programme has registered approximately 14,888 women beneficiaries seeking legal assistance through its app. The initiative, part of the DISHA scheme, connects Pro Bono Advocates with beneficiaries entitled to free legal aid. With 9,261 advocates registered, the program aims
Legal Education
The Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with Doordarshan, has aired 56 TV programs in 6 languages, reaching over 70.70 lakh people, and conducted 20 webinars from September 2021 to October 2023. Legal awareness programs by NALSA have engaged millions, with a total outreach of over 1 crore
DISHA scheme
The Ministry of Law and Justice's DISHA scheme has successfully provided free legal aid services to approximately 2.10 crore beneficiaries across India. The scheme, which runs from 2021 to 2026, includes components like Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, and Legal Literacy programs, aimed at enhancing access to justice. Various