Peren, May 17 (MExN): Peren District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) conducted essay competition on the topic “Right to Education” at Government High School Athibung on May 17.
Out of the many participants, Seigoulen Haokip bagged the first position while Rosita Kujur and Phaleneichong secured second and third positions respectively.
As part of the legal awareness program, Somet C Chang, Chief Judicial Magistrate Peren highlighted the need for legal awareness especially among the young students and also encouraged the participants to be vigilant about their rights and responsibilities towards their duties.
Advocate Asumbe, PDLSA Retainer Lawyer cum member Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) Peren spoke on the juvenile justice system and the importance of education as a compulsory right for the young participants.
Italang, Government Pleader, spoke on the functions and duties of the District legal service authority, para legal volunteers and the means to avail free legal aid.
The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Robert, teaching staff of the Athibung Government High School and Hangsing, Para Legal Volunteer Athibung town.
