Date: 2026-06-14Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
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
**Executive Summary**
The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, is organizing a Regional Workshop under the DISHA Scheme and ‘Reforms Utsav’ on June 15, 2026, in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The event serves to strengthen access to justice and will feature the launch of "Nyaya Prabodh," a year-long legal awareness campaign. Key objectives include showcasing twelve years of judicial reforms and fostering a culture of pro bono legal services through technology-enabled initiatives.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview**
* **Schedule:** The workshop is scheduled for June 15, 2026, from 01:00 PM onwards at the Govt. Degree College (PG) Auditorium, Dharamshala.
* **Purpose:** To promote legal awareness, showcase justice sector reforms, and highlight the DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) Scheme.
* **Dignitaries:** Expected attendees include the Governor and Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, the Minister of State for Law and Justice, and the Secretary of the Department of Justice.
**Launch of "Nyaya Prabodh – Awakening to Justice"**
* **Campaign Scope:** A year-long initiative to deepen citizen understanding of constitutional rights and responsibilities.
* **Know Your Rights in 90 Seconds:** A rapid legal awareness initiative designed to explain legal remedies to citizens.
* **Nyaya Quiz:** An interactive platform targeting youth and students to enhance awareness of constitutional values and legal institutions.
* **Pro Bono Pledge:** A formal call for advocates, law students, and legal professionals to volunteer their expertise for underprivileged and vulnerable sections of society.
**Showcasing Reforms and Technology**
* **Reforms Utsav:** A segment dedicated to highlighting milestones achieved over the last twelve years in judicial infrastructure, digital transformation of courts, and judicial capacity enhancement.
* **Tele-Law Impact:** A documentary screening and live interaction featuring Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and beneficiaries to demonstrate technology-enabled legal services at the grassroots level.
* **Academic Collaboration:** Sharing of community legal service experiences by faculty and students from Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU).
**Impact Analysis**
**Legal Professionals (Advocates and Panel Lawyers)**
**Impact**
They are identified as critical contributors to the pro bono ecosystem and the Tele-Law initiative.
**Action Required**
Take the "Pro Bono Pledge" to voluntarily assist the underprivileged and participate in live interactions to demonstrate the efficacy of legal aid.
**Students and Youth**
**Impact**
This group is the primary target for legal literacy and constitutional awareness initiatives.
**Action Required**
Engage with the "Nyaya Quiz" platform and participate in community legal service programs as highlighted by HPNLU.
**Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) and Common Service Centres (CSCs)**
**Impact**
Recognized as the primary facilitators of technology-enabled legal services at the grassroots level.
**Action Required**
Participate in live interactions to showcase the impact of Tele-Law services on local beneficiaries.
**Citizens and Vulnerable Sections**
**Impact**
Beneficiaries of increased legal literacy, simplified rights education, and improved access to affordable justice.
**Action Required**
Utilize the "Know Your Rights in 90 seconds" modules and the "Nyaya Prabodh" campaign to understand and exercise their legal rights.
Key Entities Referenced
Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme: A Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Justice aimed at strengthening access to justice through legal aid and awareness initiatives.
Tele-Law Initiative: A technology-enabled legal service program that connects citizens at the grassroots level with panel lawyers for legal advice and assistance.
Nyaya Prabodh – Awakening to Justice: A year-long national legal awareness campaign launched to enhance citizens' understanding of their constitutional rights, legal remedies, and responsibilities.
Department of Justice: The nodal government department responsible for organizing the regional workshop and implementing primary judicial reforms and access-to-justice programs.
Reforms Utsav: A platform and initiative used to showcase significant milestones and transformative reforms achieved in India's justice sector over the last twelve years.
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
प्रव तथ: 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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