As part of the “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence, the Meghalaya State Legal Service Authority (MSLSA) today organised a legal awareness programme on legal aid and fundamental duties at Community College, Bellefonte, here.
In his keynote address, NA Khan, District and Session Judge and Member Secretary of the MSLSA congratulated and praised the Bellefonte institution for coming up with an alternative educational project to serve mostly the weaker sections of society. He stated that the Bellefonte institution can be considered a dream project for the people of the state as it serves as an opportunity for the youth in bettering their lives. Stating that a large number of youth cannot seek formal education due to many reasons, he urged the students to not feel inferior compared to other formal education students because even with all their responsibilities they are willing to give education a chance in their life and these sacrifices will definitely reap benefits.
Khan informed that the MSLSA provides legal training to students and the students in turn can reach out to people, especially in remote areas, in accessing legal aid and services and he assured the MSLSA will assist these institutions in rolling out these legal support centres within the respective institution.
