Women Cell of MGM College, Dimapur, organized a legal awareness programme on the theme “Empowering Women with Legal Awareness” on October 27, aimed at promoting legal literacy and gender equality.
The initiative was spearheaded by committee members Temjenzungla Aier, assistant professor, Department of History, and Sungjemlila Jamir, assistant professor, Department of Political Science.
Advocate Nishela Assumi, Panel Lawyer, Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA), served as the resource person. In her address, she highlighted various constitutional rights and legal provisions available to women, urging them to be informed and assertive in seeking justice.
She also elaborated on the Victim Compensation Scheme, which provides financial assistance to victims of crime. Assumi informed that the scheme can be accessed by submitting an application to the local DDLSA office along with an FIR, medical report and relevant judgment.
The session was chaired by Tianhanla, a B.A. 5th Semester student, while the welcome address was delivered by Dr. Vili Kibami, IQAC Coordinator. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Temjenzungla Aier.
Legal awareness for women empowerment
DIMAPUR