Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana. This scheme aims to provide free legal aid to defence personnel and their families. It was revealed during the North Zone Regional Conference in Srinagar. The initiative strengthens legal support through dedicated clinics linked with Sainik Boards at district, state, and central levels.
Background and
Defence personnel often face legal challenges while posted in remote areas. Issues such as land disputes, matrimonial conflicts, and service entitlements become difficult to manage from afar. The scheme recognises this gap and offers a legal support network to ease these burdens. It honours the sacrifices of soldiers and ensures their families receive timely legal assistance.
Structure and Implementation
The scheme builds on existing legal services clinics. It establishes a dedicated network within Sainik Boards across all administrative levels. These Boards are already welfare hubs for serving and retired personnel. Now, they will also provide legal guidance. Panel lawyers and para-legal volunteers will actively assist defence families. This creates a robust support system tailored to their unique needs.
Scope and Beneficiaries
Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana covers serving soldiers, ex-servicemen, and paramilitary forces. This includes personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and others. The scheme ensures legal aid reaches those in isolated and high-risk postings. It addresses both civil and service-related legal issues.
Significance and Impact
This is the first initiative in India to provide proactive legal assistance to defence families. It relieves soldiers from managing legal matters remotely. The scheme reflects a commitment by the judiciary to support the armed forces beyond traditional roles. It also involves defence families as paralegal volunteers, encouraging community participation. The scheme was launched on Kargil Vijay Diwas, symbolising tribute to soldiers’ sacrifices.
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