Training Programme Held for Panel Lawyers in Nuapada

Nuapada, A comprehensive training programme aimed at enhancing the professional skills and legal knowledge of panel lawyers under the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nuapada, and the Taluk Legal Services Committees of Khariar, Sinapali and Boden was organised at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre in Nuapada. The programme was inaugurated by District Judge and Chairman of DLSA, Nuapada, Samar Bilas Behera. The training focused on strengthening the capacity of panel lawyers to provide effective and accessible legal services to people, particularly those belonging to vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of society. Chief Judicial Magistrate Sushant Kumar Mishra, Senior Civil Judge Durbasa Durga, DLSA Secretary Navanita Dash, SDJM Snataki Dash and Judicial Magistrate First Class Kahnu Kisku were among those present at the programme. During the technical sessions, CJM Sushant Kumar Mishra sensitised the participants on important legal provisions relating to maintenance of women, protection from domestic violence and women’s property rights. His session focused on strengthening the lawyers’ understanding of legal remedies available to women facing economic, domestic and property-related hardships. DLSA Secretary Navanita Dash elaborated on the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the functioning of District Legal Services Authorities and various welfare-oriented schemes implemented under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Training was also imparted on issues of contemporary legal and social importance. Dr Anil Kumar Tandi, trainer and Principal of Mahamaya Law College, addressed the participants on sexual harassment of women at the workplace, highlighting the legal safeguards and responsibilities involved in ensuring a safe working environment. Similarly, senior trainer Kumud Kumar Hota conducted a session on the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, with emphasis on the legal framework for the care, protection and rehabilitation of children in need. The programme provided the panel lawyers with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of important laws and strengthen their professional preparedness to extend quality legal assistance to the public. The initiative was viewed as an important step towards making legal aid more effective, accessible and responsive to the needs of society.