The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India is organizing a Regional Workshop under the DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) 2.0 Scheme on September 21, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. onwards at the University Auditorium, India International University of Legal Education & Research (IIULER) in Goa. The workshop is part of continued efforts to strengthen access to justice through technology-enabled legal services, legal awareness initiatives, and promotion of pro bono legal assistance across India.
The event will be graced by the Governor of Goa as Chief Guest, along with the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Government of India, and the Minister for PWD, Captain of Ports & Legal Metrology, Government of Goa. The workshop will bring together representatives from Central and State Government, Common Service Centres (CSCs), Ministry of Rural Development, law institutions of the State, and other stakeholders working toward accessible and inclusive justice delivery.
Key program highlights include showcasing the best reels created under the "Nyaya Prabodh: Awakening to Justice" campaign - Know Your Rights in 90 Seconds, followed by the launch of a Slogan Competition under Nyaya Prabodh. The initiative aims to deepen citizens' understanding of their constitutional and legal rights, promote legal literacy, and foster greater public engagement in the justice delivery ecosystem.
The workshop will feature screening of a documentary showcasing DISHA 2.0 achievements in Goa, followed by live interactions with Tele-Law beneficiaries, Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and Nyaya Sahayaks. These interactions will demonstrate how technology-enabled legal services are bridging the gap between citizens and justice institutions, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
Another segment includes interaction with students and faculty members of law schools associated with the Nyaya Bandhu Pro Bono Legal Services Programme in Goa, highlighting the role of legal academia and young legal professionals in advancing pro bono culture and strengthening access to justice. The event reflects the government's commitment to making justice accessible, understandable, affordable, and available to every citizen through initiatives such as Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, Legal Literacy programmes, and VIDHI-Sanjeevani.
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