Empowering Students through Law: The Legal Literacy Cell Initiative
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the National Legal Literacy Mission in 2005 with the motto “From Ignorance to Legal Empowerment.” This initiative recognized the importance of legal awareness for citizens, particularly the youth. To achieve this goal, our college established Legal Literacy Cell in collaboration with state legal service authorities.
Established Year:
Legal literacy cell is working in the college under the direction of Haryana State Legal Service Authority (HSLSA) in partnership with the Department of Higher Education, Haryana. HSLSA has established Legal Literacy Cells in government and government-aided colleges across the state since 2008-2009. This initiative aims to equip young minds with legal knowledge and empower them to become responsible citizens.
Core Objective:
The core objective of college Legal Literacy Cell is to empower students with legal knowledge. This empowers them to:
- Understand their rights and duties as citizens.
- Navigate legal issues they might encounter in their lives.
- Advocate for themselves and others.
- Become informed and responsible members of society.
Functions and Responsibilities:
Legal Literacy Cell typically performs several functions to achieve its objectives. These include:
- Organizing workshops, seminars, and lectures on various legal topics relevant to students, such as consumer rights, cyber laws, anti-ragging laws, and gender justice.
- Conducting debates, essay writing competitions, and other interactive activities to raise awareness and encourage critical thinking about legal issues.
- Providing legal aid resources and information on accessing legal services.
- Disseminating informative materials like brochures and pamphlets on legal rights and procedures.
Dr. Chhatarpal Singh
Convener/Incharge
M: +91-9729820017
E-mail: chhatarpal1607@gmail.com