Third regional event was held at the IIT Guwahati, Assam on 19th November 2024. This event was graced by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs along with Shri Justice Vijay Bishnoi, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the High Court of Gauhati as the Guest of Honour and Hon’ble Justice Shri Lanusungkum Jamir, Executive Chairman, State Legal Service Authority, Assam attended the program as an esteemed guest
Approximately 1400 participants attended the event, including Hon’ble Judges of the Gauhati High Court, officials from the High Court Registry, officials from the Assam State Legal Services Authority, advocates from the Guwahati Bar Association, judicial officers, Village-Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) from the Common Service Centres (CSCs), students and faculty from National Law University, Guwahati, and senior officials from IIT Guwahati, along with Central and State government representatives. In addition, several stakeholders of the Department of Justice joined the event virtually, contributing to the event’s outreach and inclusivity.
The event began with a significant and symbolic gesture of planting of saplings to honor the 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly, who played a crucial role in the creation of India’s Constitution. This tribute under the campaign of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam’ was an attempt to highlight the pivotal yet often overlooked role of women in shaping the country’s democratic foundation.
The Samvidhan Katta magazine, which showcases 75 stories that illustrate the impact of the Indian Constitution in everyday life, a Comic Book featuring the real-life stories of 10 beneficiaries who have used the Tele-Law and Nyaya Bandhu programs to protect their Constitutional rights and eight podcasts were released, focusing on the role of the Tele-Law and Nyaya Bandhu programs in helping citizens safeguard their rights were unveiled during the event.