World Environment Day: DLSA Budgam conducts series of Awareness Programmes

BUDGAM : As per plan of action for the month of June 2026 issued by J&K Legal Services Authority, District Legal Services Authority Budgam in coordination with Vitasta Law College, Nowgam Srinagar organized series of awareness programmes on World Environment Day.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of O.P. Baghat, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman DLSA), Budgam and under the supervision of Tabassum Qadir Parray, Secretary DLSA Budgam.
In further observance of World Environment Day, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam in collaboration with Vitasta Law College Nowgam, Srinagar organized an awareness programme in the conference hall of Vitasta College.
At the outset of the conclusion of the programme plantation drive also took place in which number of plant saplings were planted at various spots of college ground. The saplings were planted by Secretary DLSA Budgam followed by the staff and Défense Counsel along with the pro-bono lawyer of DLSA Srinagar. The students, faculty members, and legal professionals participated in the programme enthusiastically.
The programme highlighted the significance of environmental preservation and the collective responsibility of citizens in safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary DLSA Budgam highlighted the importance of celebration of World Environmental Day. In her speech she further emphasized upon the attendees to consider prime responsibility for the planting plant saplings for the safeguarding of the environment.
The other speakers along with the Deputy LADC Srinagar and pro-bono lawyer of DLSA Srinagar also spoke of the occasion and briefed the audience about the disadvantages of land degradation and soil erosion.
Simultaneously, a programme was also conduct at ADR Centre Budgam wherein in Chief LADC, DLSA Budgam spoke on the occasion.
It is worth to mention here that Chairpersons Tehsil Legal Services Committees Budgam organized various legal awareness programme on the occasion and conducted plantation drives in their respective jurisdictions as well. The events witnessed active participation from members of the legal fraternity, students, community representatives, PLVs and general public.
The programme was also carried out by the Legal Aid Clinics and Legal Literacy Clubs of DLSA Budgam.
During the programmes, resource persons emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability, waste management, afforestation, and the need for collective action to address contemporary environmental challenges. Participants were sensitized about various legal provisions relating to environmental protection and the role of citizens in ensuring a clean and healthy environment.
The events conducted concluded with a pledge by participants to protect and preserve the environment and work collectively towards building a greener and more sustainable future.