PANAJI — The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, organized a Regional Workshop under the DISHA 2.0 Scheme on September 21, 2026, at the India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER) in Goa.
The event brought together government officials, panel lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and academic leaders to focus on technology-driven legal aid, legal literacy, and expanding citizen-centric access to justice.
Key Highlights & Event Initiatives
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Dignitaries Present: Attended by Chief Guest Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju (Governor of Goa), Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Prof. (Dr.) R. Venkata Rao (Vice-Chancellor, IIULER).
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Core Scheme Focus: Emphasized key DISHA 2.0 pillars including Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services), VIDHI-Sanjeevani, and the AI-powered Nyaya Setu chatbot for seamless citizen access to legal information.
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Nyaya Prabodh Launches: Showcased shortlisted entries from the “Know Your Rights in 90 Seconds” short-video campaign and officially inaugurated a nationwide Slogan Competition open for public submissions until December 31, 2026.
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Pro Bono & Institutional Synergy: Highlighted active law student and faculty participation via Pro Bono Clubs, drawing historic inspiration from legal stalwarts like Chittaranjan Das in promoting a dedicated culture of pro bono service.
