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Kohima: The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority kicked off a weeklong celebration of Legal Services Day on November 9, 2026. The agency and district offices across the state joined the effort to promote access to justice. They started the week with a legal awareness event for Para Legal Volunteers at Kohima Law College.
Neiko Akami, the member secretary, spoke to the volunteers about their work. He said, "They are an important link between legal services institutions and the public." Volunteers now bring help into jails and police stations. Akami noted their presence is required wherever people need legal support.
The programs focus on welfare schemes from the National Legal Services Authority. These initiatives protect construction workers, children, and disaster victims. They also support people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Protection extends to those affected by sexual exploitation, trafficking, and crimes involving the POCSO Act.
The state has prioritized victim compensation as a key pillar of support. Akami reported that authorities provided about Rs. 41 lakh to 32 victims so far. He urged the team to ensure every eligible person knows how to claim these benefits. District authorities in Kiphire, Mon, Phek, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheboto, and Peren also held events to explain these services to the public.
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