Women Cell of MGM College, Dimapur organised an awareness programme on “empowering women with legal awareness” on October 27.
Dimapur, October 27 (MExN): The Women Cell of MGM College, Dimapur organised an awareness programme on “empowering women with legal awareness” on October 27.
Advocate Nishela Assumi, Panel Lawyer of the Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) as the resource person, highlighted various constitutional rights and legal provisions for women, a college official said.
Advocate Assumi highlighted the various rights and legal provisions for women enshrined in the Indian Constitution, emphasizing the need for women to be informed and assertive about their rights. She also elaborated on the Victim Compensation Scheme, which provides financial assistance to victims of crime. She informed that the scheme can be availed by approaching any local DDLSA office with an application supported by an FIR, medical report, and relevant judgment.
The programme was chaired by student Tianhanla from B.A. 5th Semester, with a welcome address by Dr. Vili Kibami, IQAC Coordinator, and a vote of thanks delivered by Temjenzungla Aier, Assistant Professor, Department of History. The initiative was spearheaded by committee members Temjenzungla Aier and Sungjemlila Jamir, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science.
