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DISHA 2.0 Scheme Regional Workshop in Goa for Access to Justice

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हे का महत्त्वाचे आहे

The article covers critical governance initiatives under the DISHA 2.0 scheme, Tele-Law, and Nyaya Bandhu, which form a foundational pillar for inclusive justice delivery, legal empowerment, and free legal aid in India, frequently tested in UPSC Mains GS2.

सारांश

The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice is organizing a regional workshop under the DISHA 2.0 Scheme in Goa to promote technology-enabled legal services, legal literacy, and pro bono legal assistance, reinforcing the goal of accessible and inclusive justice delivery across India.

मुख्य मुद्दे

  • The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice is holding a regional workshop under the DISHA 2.0 (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) Scheme in Goa.
  • The workshop highlights technology-enabled legal services like Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, pro bono legal assistance, and legal literacy initiatives like 'Nyaya Prabodh: Awakening to Justice'.
  • It brings together key stakeholders including Common Service Centres (CSCs), Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), Nyaya Sahayaks, panel lawyers, and legal academia to bridge the justice gap in underserved areas.
  • The initiative aligns with the constitutional mandate of ensuring accessible, affordable, and equal access to justice for all citizens.

महत्त्वाच्या संज्ञा

DISHA 2.0 Scheme

A Central Sector Scheme by the Department of Justice to design innovative, technology-driven solutions for holistic access to justice across India.

UPSC context

UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II): Government policies and interventions for vulnerable sections and access to justice delivery.

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Tele-Law

A digital service leveraging video conferencing and telephonic facilities to connect disadvantaged citizens with panel lawyers for pre-litigation legal advice.

UPSC context

UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II): Initiatives promoting digital governance and access to justice for marginalized communities.

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Nyaya Bandhu Pro Bono Legal Services Programme

Government of India initiative to establish a framework for pro bono legal services by connecting volunteer advocates with marginalized citizens.

UPSC context

UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II): Mechanisms for legal aid and protecting rights of vulnerable sections.

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VIDHI-Sanjeevani

A centralized digital platform introduced under DISHA 2.0 for end-to-end program monitoring, data-driven decision-making, and AI-powered legal services.

UPSC context

UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II): Technology-driven administrative reforms and judicial delivery systems.

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Common Service Centres (CSCs)

Front-end delivery points utilized under the Tele-Law program to bridge the digital divide and provide legal services at the grassroots level.

UPSC context

UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II/III): E-governance, digital infrastructure, and last-mile service delivery in rural India.

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पूर्वपरीक्षा सापळा

DISHA 2.0 is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented jointly with state governments.

DISHA is often mistaken for a centrally sponsored scheme shared with states, but it is fully funded and implemented as a Central Sector Scheme by the Department of Justice.

संबंधित स्थिर संकल्पना

Polity & Governance - Judiciary & Legal Rights

What are the key constitutional provisions and institutional mechanisms for Free Legal Aid in India?

  • Constitutional Mandate: Article 39A of the DPSP directs the State to ensure equal justice and free legal aid to economically or otherwise disadvantaged citizens.
  • Statutory Body: The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 established statutory bodies at National, State, and District levels to provide free and competent legal services.
  • Tech-Driven Aid: Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono) and Tele-Law services leverage technology and volunteer lawyers to extend pre-litigation advice to grassroots and marginalized populations.

आंतर-विषय नमुने

  • Digital Governance meets Legal Aid Infrastructure

    The integration of Common Service Centres (CSCs) into legal aid bridges digital divides, linking e-Governance initiatives with fundamental rights enforcement under Article 21.

Article 39A + Tele-Law + Nyaya Bandhu integration is a recurring match-the-following or statement-based Prelims favourite.

संबंधित PYQ · 1

संबंधित PYQ · 1

  • 2023MainsGS2

    Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.