A one day legal awareness programme, organised on the occasion of a nationwide campaign, by the Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority in collaboration with High Court Legal Services Committee and District Legal Services Authority was held today at W Rubyson SS School, Sohlap, and at Shella Market, East Khasi Hills.
During the programme, DSLA legal aid counsel P Riahtam delivered her speech on free legal services, fundamental rights and duties, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, child labour and child rights, etc.
A demonstration on basic life support, first aid, etc, was also provided by the Health Department.