Date: 2026-03-21Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Regional Event cum Workshop of 2026, being organized under the Tele-Law initiative of Designing Innovative solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA)
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Law and Justice is organizing a Regional Event cum Workshop under the DISHA initiative on 22nd March 2026 at Kurukshetra University, Haryana. The event aims to strengthen technology-enabled access to justice and review the progress of the Tele-Law scheme through stakeholder deliberations. Key actions include the launch of legal e-books, a documentary, and the flagging off of an awareness van to enhance last-mile legal connectivity.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview and Objectives**
* The workshop is scheduled for 22nd March 2026, starting at 4:00 PM at Kurukshetra University, Haryana.
* It is organized under the "Designing Innovative solutions for Holistic Access to Justice" (DISHA) scheme, a Central Sector Scheme.
* The primary goal is to enhance the reach and effectiveness of Tele-Law and other technology-driven legal services.
* **Program Highlights and Outreach**
* The event includes the flagging off of the DISHA Awareness Van to promote last-mile outreach.
* A ceremonial celebration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” will be performed by local artists.
* Live interactions will be held with Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and beneficiaries to demonstrate grassroots impact.
* **Knowledge Dissemination and Media Launches**
* Five e-books on the Customary Laws of the North Eastern Region of India will be formally launched to preserve indigenous legal knowledge.
* A Doordarshan documentary on the DISHA Scheme will be released, highlighting its vision and nationwide implementation.
* **Academic and Professional Engagement**
* The program features a segment on Pro Bono initiatives undertaken by law colleges in Haryana.
* Approximately 900 physical participants are expected, including officials from the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, State Legal Services Authority, and various law universities.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government Officials (Union and State)**
**Impact**
They are responsible for sharing perspectives on digital interventions in governance and reviewing the progress of central schemes.
**Action Required**
Participate in deliberations to evaluate implementation progress and strategize on strengthening justice delivery mechanisms.
**Legal Professionals and Panel Lawyers**
**Impact**
They serve as the critical link in delivering technology-enabled legal services to the public.
**Action Required**
Engage in live interaction sessions to showcase the practical impact of the Tele-Law scheme at the grassroots level.
**Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs)**
**Impact**
They act as facilitators for legal services through Common Service Centers (CSCs).
**Action Required**
Participate in the workshop to share experiences and utilize the new DISHA Awareness Van for improved community outreach.
**Academic Institutions (Faculty and Law Students)**
**Impact**
They contribute to the workforce for Pro Bono initiatives and community legal services.
**Action Required**
Share experiences regarding community legal service and integrate the newly launched e-books on Customary Laws into their legal studies.
**Citizens and Stakeholders**
**Impact**
Beneficiaries gain increased awareness and access to justice through digital platforms.
**Action Required**
Attend the event physically or virtually and utilize the technology-enabled services provided under the DISHA and Tele-Law initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
DISHA (Designing Innovative solutions for Holistic Access to Justice): A Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Justice to strengthen access to justice through technology-enabled legal services.
Tele-Law Initiative: A digital legal service program focused on providing last-mile legal advice and assistance through technology and Common Service Centers (CSC).
Department of Justice: The primary department under the Ministry of Law and Justice responsible for implementing the DISHA scheme and organizing regional workshops.
Kurukshetra, Haryana: The central location for the 2026 Regional Event cum Workshop focused on enhancing the reach of Access-to-Justice initiatives.
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, the primary dignitary addressing the workshop on digital interventions in governance.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Regional Event cum Workshop of 2026, being
organized under the Tele-Law initiative of
Designing Innovative solutions for Holistic
Access to Justice (DISHA)
Workshop will be addressed by Union Minister of State
(Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram
Meghwal and Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Nayab Singh
Saini, who will share their perspectives on strengthening
access to justice and the role of digital interventions in
governance
Workshop provides an important platform for focused
deliberations on enhancing the reach and effectiveness of
Tele-Law and other Access-to-Justice initiatives
Posted On: 21 MAR 2026 12:10PM by PIB Delhi
Regional Event cum Workshop scheduled to be held on 22nd March 2026 from 4:00 pm onwards at
Kurukshetra University, in Kurukshetra, Haryana
The Regional Event cum Workshop of 2026, being organized under the Tele-Law initiative of Designing
Innovative solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA), a Central Sector Scheme being implemented
by Department of Justice under the Access to Justice division, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government
of India. The Workshop is set to take place on 22nd March 2026 from 04:00 pm onwards at Kurukshetra
Universiy, in Kurukshetra, Haryana
The workshop is being convened as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen access to
Justice through technology-enabled legal services and to foster informed deliberations among key
stakeholders.
The programme will commence with the arrival and welcome of dignitaries, followed by the flagging off
of the DISHA Awareness Van, symbolizing outreach and last-mile connectivity. The dignitaries will then
take their seats on the dais, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.
A special highlight of the event will be the celebration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande
Mataram”, performed by local artists, commemorating its historic and cultural significance in India’s
freedom movement.The event will feature a Welcome Address by the Secretary, Department of Justice, setting the context for
the workshop. This will be followed by a session showcasing the progress of the DISHA Scheme in
Haryana, including live interactions with Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs),
and beneficiaries, demonstrating the impact of technology-enabled legal services at the grassroots level.
The programme will also include a segment on the Pro Bono initiatives undertaken by law colleges in
Haryana, with experience-sharing by faculty members and students engaged in community legal service.
As part of the event, 5 e-books on Customary Laws of the North Eastern Region of India will be formally
launched, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of indigenous legal knowledge. Additionally,
a Doordarshan documentary on the DISHA Scheme will be launched, highlighting its vision,
implementation, and impact across the country.
The workshop will be addressed by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Nayab Singh Saini, who will share their
perspectives on strengthening access to justice and the role of digital interventions in governance.
The programme will conclude with the presentation of mementos, followed by a vote of thanks by the
Joint Secretary (Access to Justice) and the National Anthem, after which High Tea will be served.
About 900 participants will attend the event physically, including, High Court of Punjab and Haryana
Officials, Officials from State Legal Services Authority Haryana, Advocates from the Bar Associations of
High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Government Counsels, Village-Level Entrepreneurs (VLE) from
Common Service Centers (CSC), Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Faculty, and Law students from Kurukshetra
University; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat; SGT University, Gurugram; School of
Law G D Goenka University, Gurugram; School of Law, School of Legal Studies; Geeta Institute of Law,
Panipat; and The NorthCap University, Gurugram, Director/Registrars/ as well as senior officials from
both Central and State administrations. In addition, several citizens and stakeholders of the Department of
Justice will join the event through virtual mode.
The Regional Event cum Workshop on Tele-Law Programme, organized under the DISHA Scheme of
the Department of Justice, is part of the Government of India’s broader effort to strengthen access to
justice through awareness, capacity-building, and technology-enabled service delivery. Such Regional
Workshops are being conducted across the country to engage State administrations and stakeholders,
review implementation progress, and further strengthen last-mile Justice delivery mechanisms. The
workshop in Kurukshetra, Haryana provides an important platform for focused deliberations on
enhancing the reach and effectiveness of Tele-Law and other Access-to-Justice initiatives across the
region.
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