MGM College conducts legal awareness programme for women

DIMAPUR — The Women Cell of MGM College, Dimapur, organised an awareness programme on the theme “Empowering women with legal awareness” on Monday.

According to an update, the initiative was spearheaded by 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, Assumi highlighted the various rights and legal provisions for women enshrined in the Indian Constitution, emphasising the need for women to be informed and assertive about their rights.

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She elaborated on the Victim Compensation Scheme, which provides financial assistance to victims of crime, informing that it can be availed of by approaching any local DDLSA office with an application supported by an FIR, medical report, and relevant judgement.

The session was chaired by Tianhanla, a student of B.A. 5th Semester. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Vili Kibami, IQAC coordinator, and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Temjenzungla Aier, assistant professor, Department of History.