Ranchi, November 4, 2026: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ranchi, organised a legal awareness programme at Bundu Bazar Tand in Bundu Block on Wednesday under the “Legal Services at Your Doorstep” campaign. The programme focused on the ASHA scheme launched by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), which aims to completely eliminate child marriage and provide legal assistance, shelter facilities and free counselling for the mental well-being of affected children.
During the programme, Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) Sonamoni Devi explained that the NALSA ASHA Project is an important initiative towards eliminating child marriage. PLV Rukmani Devi highlighted its objectives, including creating awareness among parents and children about the legal and health-related consequences of child marriage and empowering affected children and vulnerable families to deal with social and family pressure. She also emphasised providing legal assistance, shelter facilities and free counselling to children in need.
As part of the door-to-door awareness campaign, members of the DLSA team visited households, interacted with residents, listened to their problems and informed them about available legal assistance. PLV Muskan Kumari also briefed villagers about the activities of DLSA, Ranchi, and the National Lok Adalat scheduled for December 12. She further highlighted social issues such as dowry practices and witch-hunting, urging people to work towards eliminating these social evils.
The programme was organised under the directions of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, Judge of the Jharkhand High Court and Executive Chairman of the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA). It was conducted under the guidance of JHALSA Member Secretary Ranjana Asthana and Judicial Commissioner-cum-Chairman of DLSA, Ranchi, Anil Kumar Mishra. DLSA Secretary Rakesh Roshan led the initiative.
PLVs Sonamoni Devi, Rukmani Devi and Muskan Kumari, along with several residents of the Bundu area, were present on the occasion.
