Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana

 Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana : Recently, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing free legal aid to defence personnel, ex-servicemen, and their families.

• About Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana : Joint Initiative of: National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards (RSBs & ZSBs)

o Implementation Mechanism: Legal Services Clinics will be set up across Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards in every state and union territory. These clinics will work in close coordination with the Ministry of Defence and respective Sainik Welfare Directorates.

o Target Beneficiaries: Defence personnel in remote postings who face challenges in attending legal proceedings.

ü Legal issues such as family property, land disputes, and domestic matters will be addressed.

ü Free legal assistance will also be extended to paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, and ITBP.

o Legal Aid Providers: Panel lawyers and paralegal volunteers from legal services authorities will provide assistance.