Regional Event cum Workshop scheduled to be held on 22nd March 2026 from 4:00 pm onwards at Kurukshetra University, in Kurukshetra, Haryana

The Regional Event cum Workshop of 2026, being organized under the Tele-Law initiative of Designing Innovative solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA), a Central Sector Scheme being implemented by Department of Justice under the Access to Justice division, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India.  The Workshop is set to take place on 22nd March 2026 from 04:00 pm onwards at Kurukshetra Universiy, in Kurukshetra, Haryana

The workshop is being convened as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen access to Justice through technology-enabled legal services and to foster informed deliberations among key stakeholders.

The programme will commence with the arrival and welcome of dignitaries, followed by the flagging off of the DISHA Awareness Van, symbolizing outreach and last-mile connectivity. The dignitaries will then take their seats on the dais, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.

A special highlight of the event will be the celebration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram”, performed by local artists, commemorating its historic and cultural significance in India’s freedom movement.

The event will feature a Welcome Address by the Secretary, Department of Justice, setting the context for the workshop. This will be followed by a session showcasing the progress of the DISHA Scheme in Haryana, including live interactions with Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and beneficiaries, demonstrating the impact of technology-enabled legal services at the grassroots level.

The programme will also include a segment on the Pro Bono initiatives undertaken by law colleges in Haryana, with experience-sharing by faculty members and students engaged in community legal service.

As part of the event, 5 e-books on Customary Laws of the North Eastern Region of India will be formally launched, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of indigenous legal knowledge. Additionally, a Doordarshan documentary on the DISHA Scheme will be launched, highlighting its vision, implementation, and impact across the country.

The workshop will be addressed by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Nayab Singh Saini, who will share their perspectives on strengthening access to justice and the role of digital interventions in governance.

The programme will conclude with the presentation of mementos, followed by a vote of thanks by the Joint Secretary (Access to Justice) and the National Anthem, after which High Tea will be served.

About 900 participants will attend the event physically, including, High Court of Punjab and Haryana Officials, Officials from State Legal Services Authority Haryana, Advocates from the Bar Associations of High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Government Counsels, Village-Level Entrepreneurs (VLE) from Common Service Centers (CSC), Tele-Law Panel Lawyers, Faculty, and Law students from Kurukshetra University; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat; SGT University, Gurugram; School of Law G D Goenka University, Gurugram; School of Law, School of Legal Studies; Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat; and The NorthCap University, Gurugram, Director/Registrars/ as well as senior officials from both Central and State administrations. In addition, several citizens and stakeholders of the Department of Justice will join the event through virtual mode.

The Regional Event cum Workshop on Tele-Law Programme, organized under the DISHA Scheme of the Department of Justice, is part of the Government of India’s broader effort to strengthen access to justice through awareness, capacity-building, and technology-enabled service delivery. Such Regional Workshops are being conducted across the country to engage State administrations and stakeholders, review implementation progress, and further strengthen last-mile Justice delivery mechanisms. The workshop in Kurukshetra, Haryana provides an important platform for focused deliberations on enhancing the reach and effectiveness of Tele-Law and other Access-to-Justice initiatives across the region.

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