It comprises of three key programmes : Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services) and Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness, all working towards providing accessible and affordable legal services to citizens, especially those in remote areas.
The DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice in India) scheme, a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry, is aimed at improving access to justice.
The government plans to hold an independent audit to assess the effectiveness of its key legal aid schemes, which come to an end in 2026.
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