SRINAGAR: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar organized a Legal Awareness Programme on the Right to Education on the eve of National Education Day in collaboration with the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum J&K at the premises of Foundation World School, Illahi Bagh.
The programme was held under the chairmanship of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar, Tasleem Arief and under the supervision of Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, Sajad Ur Rehman, who also graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The programme featured insightful addresses from speakers, who spoke on various dimensions of the Right to Education and its significance in empowering future generations.
In his address, Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Srinagar, highlighted the key provisions of the Right to Education (Amendment) Act, 2002, which inserted Article 21-A into the Constitution of India, guaranteeing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of six and fourteen as a Fundamental Right.
This awareness initiative not only reaffirmed the commitment towards the promotion of education but also resonated with the vision of the National Education Policy, emphasizing inclusive, accessible, and quality education for all.
The programme was attended by Chairman of Foundation World School, Faizan Ul Islam; President of Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum, Mudasir Ahmad Naikoo, students, teachers, staff members, and Para Legal Volunteers of DLSA Srinagar.