ITANAGAR, 10 Jul: The Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), organised a legal awareness programme at the Government Secondary School in Police Colony here on Friday.

The programme was attended by more than 150 participants, including APSLSA Member Secretary Tadu Tamang, Ward 2 Corporator Tai Taksing, teachers, students, and officials.

The technical sessions were conducted by advocates Iken Ado and Terji Gamlin, who delivered informative presentations on important legal topics, including the POSH Act, Right to Education Act, Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act, child marriage prevention, anti-human trafficking laws, drug abuse prevention, and various NALSA welfare schemes such as ASHA, SAATHI, DAWN, and the Legal Service Management System (LSMS).

The participants were also informed about the NALSA toll-free helpline – 15100 – and the availability of free legal aid services.

The programme concluded with an interactive session. The APSLSA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening legal awareness and ensuring that every citizen, particularly students, is informed of their legal rights and the services available under the NALSA.