Mega Legal Services-cum-Awareness Camp held

Dignitaries during Mega Legal Services-cum-Awareness Camp at Baramulla.
Dignitaries during Mega Legal Services-cum-Awareness Camp at Baramulla.

Excelsior Correspondent

BARAMULLA, Oct 27: A day long Mega Legal Services-cum-Awareness Camp was organized by District Legal Services Authority Baramulla in collaboration with District Administration here at Showket Ali Stadium Baramulla.
On the occasion, Principal District and Sessions Judge Baramulla Rajesh Shekri was the chief guest, while District Development Commissioner (DDC) Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash, officers of various departments, judiciary and banks besides a large number of people including beneficiaries attended the camp.
Around 45 stalls were installed by various departments including District Legal Services Authority, Social Welfare, Education, Labour, JK Bank, Grameen Bank, Agriculture, Health, Revenue, NYK, Municipal Committee, Fisheries, ICDS, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, PHE, Handloom, FCS&CA, Rural Development, SHG UMEED and JKEDI.
The departments on the occasion delivered their services wherein the Social Welfare Department provided 2 motorized tricycles, 3 hearing aids, 12 sticks and 4 wheel chairs to disabled persons. Municipality Department issued 102 birth certificates and 11 death certificates while as Rs 60 lakh under Individual Household Latrine Scheme were disbursed among the beneficiaries.
On the occasion, the Health Department holds free medical-cum-screening camp during which about 400 patients availed the medicare facilities.
Motor Vehicle Department issued 57 registration certificates, 10 driving licences, route permits, licence renewal and 8 helmets under subsidized rates among the beneficiaries. Meanwhile, Labour Department distributes Rs 54 lakh as financial assistance among 582 beneficiaries under educational, marriage and other categories.
Moreover, Youth Services and Sports distributes various sports kits among young athletes where as ICDS distributes Rs 5000 under PMMVY among beneficiaries.
Principal District and Sessions Judge Rajesh Shekri said that collective efforts and coordinated approach between the Judiciary and the District Administration made the event a success, with the result a good number of people were made aware about various hitherto less publicized schemes and programmes. He urged the youth to avail benefits from welfare schemes launched by the government for overall development.
DDC highlights the significance of the camp and said that such events enable different departments to deliver their services in smooth and efficient manner.
Meanwhile, Education Department organized a painting competition which marked the participation of many students from different educational institutions. Best performing students were given awards for their felicitation.
In the end, Munsiff Judge Fayaz Qureshi who is also the Secretary District Legal Services Authority presented vote of thanks.

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