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Empowering the People of Salungpham: A Legal Awareness Programme
In a significant step towards enhancing legal awareness, a one-day programme was organized on December 27, 2025, at the Salungpham Mayai Leikai Community Hall. The event, jointly organized by the Legal Aid Clinic, Heirok, Salungpham Youth Club, and MSRLM, Wangjing CD Block, under the supervision of the District Legal Services Authority, Thoubal, aimed to educate the public, particularly women, about their legal rights and remedies.
Key Highlights of the Programme
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Distinguished Guests
The programme was graced by eminent personalities such as Dr. Sarungbam Ronel Singh, Block Mission Manager of Wangjing Tentha CD Block, W. Chaoyaima Singh, Chairperson of Kangyambem Gram Panchayat, and Leimapokpam Amit Singh, Officer-in-Charge of Heirok Police Station, who served as the Chief Guest, President, and Guest of Honour, respectively. -
Resourceful Speakers
Khoisanam Lembisana Meidingu, a panel lawyer of the District Legal Services Authority, Thoubal, delivered a talk on the Victim Compensation Scheme & Domestic Violence, while Khoisanam Jeton Meitei spoke on the POCSO Act-2012 & Detention, Arrest, and Bail. -
Keynote Address
Wahengbam Jiban, Coordinator of the Legal Aid Clinic, Heirok, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in helping people understand their legal rights and remedies.
Relevance in North East India and Beyond
The Legal Awareness Programme in Salungpham is a testament to the ongoing efforts to promote legal literacy in North East India, a region where understanding legal rights and remedies is crucial for ensuring justice and equality. By educating its residents, particularly women, the programme contributes to empowering them, enabling them to navigate the complex legal system more effectively and assert their rights when necessary.
Looking Forward: The Impact of Legal Awareness
The impact of such programmes extends beyond the immediate community. By creating a more informed and empowered citizenry, legal awareness initiatives pave the way for a more just and equitable society. As more programmes like this are organized across North East India and the rest of the country, we can expect to see a gradual shift towards a more rights-conscious society, where everyone is aware of their legal entitlements and is empowered to protect and assert them.