The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Bishnupur, in collaboration with the Manipur State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM), Bishnupur District, organised a Legal Awareness Programme at Keibul Sagram under Moirang Block, Bishnupur District.
The programme was conducted as part of the 100 Days–Intensive Awareness Campaign for Child Marriage Free Bharat, launched under the ASHA (Awareness, Support, Help & Action) Standard Operating Procedure – Towards Eliminating Child Marriage, 2025, formulated by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
The campaign is being implemented under the guidance of the Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA).
The programme was jointly organised by the Legal Aid Clinic, Thanga–Karang, and Sangai VLF.
The presidium members included Laishram Dhaneshwori Singh, Ex-Pradhan, Moirangkhunou Gram Panchayat; Luwangleima, Mentor, MSRLM, Moirang Block; Kh. Anjita Devi, President, Sangai VLF; Ningthoujam Ranbir Singh, President, Reorganising Sports & Cultural Development Organisation; and Ningthoujam Ibosana Singh, Senior Citizen.
The key topics discussed during the programme were “Crime Against Women and Its Implications” and “Child Marriage as a Barrier to National Development.” The sessions were delivered by L. Jayela Devi, Advocate, Panel Lawyer, and Th. Sudhir, Advocate, Deputy Chief, Legal Aid Defence Counsel System (LACDS), Bishnupur, who served as resource persons.
They highlighted the legal provisions, social consequences, and the collective responsibility of the community in preventing crimes against women and eliminating child marriage.
