The Delhi State Legal Service Authority (DSLSA) organised a Mega Legal Services Camp on Saturday, which saw participation by over 2,500 people who were given assistance on various government schemes.
The camp is part of an initiative under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to connect people with their entitlements under various Central and State-sponsored welfare schemes or legislations. The first such camp was held successfully in Assam in January.
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Central theme
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The central theme of the camp, organised at St. Michael’s School, Pusa Road, was rights of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), child rights and de-addiction. Special stalls were set up, focused on providing awareness about different schemes for SCs/STs, children and de-addiction.
Sex workers
Another stall at the camp focused on health issues of commercial sex workers, with facilities for HIV check-up. More than 3,500 free condoms were distributed at the stall.
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Stalls for Aadhaar Cards enrolment and updation, PAN card, ration card, pension, and schemes related to senior citizens, women and labourers were popular among those who visited the camp. More than 300 persons enrolled for Aadhaar and PAN cards during the day-long camp.
The health camp, which was also a part of the event, was a huge success, with more than 1,200 people availing free medical aid and services.
Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal emphasised that the ultimate aim of these camps is not only to make people aware of their rights but also to empower them to exercise those rights and facilitate them in accessing those rights and benefits.