**Executive Summary**
A Regional Event cum Workshop is scheduled for 14th March 2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, as part of the Tele-Law initiative of the DISHA scheme. The event aims to strengthen access to justice through technology-enabled legal services and foster deliberations among stakeholders. Approximately 800 participants are expected to attend, with the event commencing at 12:00 noon.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Details:**
* A Regional Event cum Workshop will be held on 14th March 2026, commencing at 12:00 noon.
* The venue is Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
* The event is organized under the Tele-Law initiative of the Designing Innovative solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) scheme, a Central Sector Scheme by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India.
* **Objectives:**
* To strengthen access to justice through technology-enabled legal services.
* To foster informed deliberations among key stakeholders.
* To highlight the progress of the DISHA Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
* To showcase outreach activities under Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness.
* To highlight Pro Bono initiatives undertaken by Law Colleges.
* To document and disseminate knowledge on indigenous legal traditions and customary practices.
* **Program Highlights:**
* Commencement with the mass singing of the National Song, “Vande Mataram,” to mark 150 years of the song.
* Highlighting the implementation and outreach of Tele-Law services in Tamil Nadu.
* Live interactions with Tele-Law stakeholders, including Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and beneficiaries.
* Showcasing outreach activities in collaboration with Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Puducherry.
* Experience-sharing by faculty members and students on Pro Bono initiatives.
* Formal launch of 10 e-books on Customary Laws of the North Eastern Region of India.
* **Attendees:**
* Around 800 participants are expected to attend physically.
* Distinguished guests include the Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, and Hon'ble Chief Justice of Madras High Court.
* Participants will include officials from the Madras High Court Registry, State Legal Services Authority Tamil Nadu, Advocates, Government Counsels, VLEs from CSCs, Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, faculty, and law students from various institutions.
* Senior officials from Central and State administrations, as well as citizens and stakeholders, will join virtually.
* **Broader Context:**
* The workshop is part of the Government of India's effort to strengthen access to justice through awareness, capacity-building, and technology-enabled service delivery.
* These regional workshops engage State administrations and stakeholders to review progress and strengthen last-mile justice delivery.
* The Chennai workshop is a platform for deliberations on enhancing the reach and effectiveness of Tele-Law and other Access-to-Justice initiatives in the region.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tele-Law Stakeholders (Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), Beneficiaries)**
* **Impact:** These stakeholders will gain insights into how technology-enabled legal services are facilitating access to justice at the grassroots level. They will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and engage in deliberations.
* **Action Required:** Participate in live interactions and discussions during the workshop.
**Law Colleges and Faculty Members**
* **Impact:** Law colleges will have an opportunity to showcase their outreach activities and Pro Bono initiatives. Faculty members can share their experiences in community service.
* **Action Required:** Present their Pro Bono initiatives and participate in discussions related to legal literacy and awareness.
**Students (Law Students)**
* **Impact:** Students will gain exposure to technology-enabled legal services, Pro Bono initiatives, and customary laws. They will have the chance to interact with faculty and senior legal professionals.
* **Action Required:** Attend sessions, interact with faculty and other participants, and engage in learning opportunities.
**Government Officials (Central and State Administrations, Judicial Officials)**
* **Impact:** These officials will engage in focused deliberations on strengthening access to justice, reviewing implementation progress of schemes like DISHA and Tele-Law, and enhancing last-mile justice delivery mechanisms.
* **Action Required:** Attend the workshop, participate in discussions, and contribute to strategic planning for access to justice initiatives.
**Citizens**
* **Impact:** Citizens, particularly those in need of legal assistance, will benefit from the enhanced reach and effectiveness of Tele-Law and other access-to-justice initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Participate virtually or attend if relevant to their needs to understand available legal services.
Key Entities Referenced
Tele-Law initiative: A key initiative aimed at designing innovative solutions for holistic access to justice through technology-enabled legal services.
DISHA Scheme: A Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Justice to strengthen access to justice.
Department of Justice: The implementing body for the Tele-Law initiative and DISHA Scheme, responsible for strengthening access to justice.
Ministry of Law and Justice: The overarching ministry under which the Department of Justice operates.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: The specific location where the regional event and workshop are being held, central to the scope of this regional event.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Regional Event cum Workshop scheduled to be
held on 14th March 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam,
in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 8:47AM by PIB Delhi
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 14th March 2026 from 12:00 noon onwards at the,
Kalaivanar Arangam, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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 event will commence with the mass singing of National Song of India, “Vande Mataram” to mark
150 years of the National Song which is to celebrate its spirit & unique role in the history of India.
During the programme, the progress of the DISHA Scheme in Tamil Nadu will be highlighted, including
the implementation and outreach of the Tele-Law services across the State. The session will also feature
live interactions with Tele-Law stakeholders, including Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs
(VLEs), and beneficiaries, providing insights into how technology-enabled legal services are facilitating
access to justice at the grassroots level.
The workshop will also showcase outreach activities under Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness, with a
special focus on initiatives undertaken in collaboration with Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College,
Puducherry, along with interaction with faculty members. Another segment will highlight the Pro Bono
initiatives undertaken by Law Colleges across Tamil Nadu, featuring experience-sharing by faculty
members and students engaged in community service.
As part of the programme, 10 e-books on Customary Laws of the North Eastern Region of India will be
formally launched, contributing to the documentation and dissemination of knowledge on indigenous legal
traditions and customary practices.
The event will be graced by the august presence of Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri. Rajendra
Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram
Meghwal, Hon’ble Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sushrut Arvind
Dharmadhikari.
Around 800 participants will attend the event physically, including, Madras High Court Officials from
High Court Registry, Officials from State Legal Services Authority Tamil Nadu, Advocates from the Bar
Associations in Chennai, Government Counsels, Village-Level Entrepreneurs (VLE) from Common
Service Centers (CSC), Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Faculty, and Law students from Saveetha School of
Law, SASTRA Deemed to be University, KMC College of Law, Tamil Nadu National Law University,School of Law, St. Joseph University, Director and faculty members from Dr. Ambedkar Government Law
College, Puducherry, 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 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. Today’s workshop
in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 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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