NALSA Launches ‘Veer Parivar Sahayta Yojna 2025’ to Empower Armed Forces Families with Free Legal Aid

The Voice of Chandigarh News:

In a major step toward ensuring justice for the armed forces community, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the ‘Veer Parivar Sahayta Yojna Scheme 2025’ virtually from Jammu & Kashmir on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

The scheme was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman of NALSA. The event also witnessed the virtual launch of a Legal Services Clinic at Jammu, attended by top dignitaries including:

Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Mr. Justice B.R. Gavai
Justice Surya Kant, Executive Chairman, NALSA
Justice Deepak Sibal, Executive Chairman, State Legal Services Authority, U.T. Chandigarh

In Chandigarh, the scheme was ceremonially observed in the presence of Mr. Sunil Kumar, CJM-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, U.T. Chandigarh, and key defence representatives such as:

Brig. D.S. Dhillon (Retd), Vice President, Zila Sainik Board
Col. H.S. Ghuman, Zila Sainik Welfare Officer
Mr. K.K. Sharda, Non-Official Member, ZSB
Along with numerous ex-servicemen and war widows

The ‘Veer Parivar Sahayta Yojna’ is designed to provide free, efficient, and accessible legal assistance to serving defence personnel, veterans, and their families. To implement this, a Legal Services Clinic has been set up at the Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Chandigarh, ensuring door-step legal support to those who served the nation.