DLSA Srinagar observed National Education Day
Srinagar, 11 November, 2025: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar organized a Legal Awareness Programme on the Right to Education on the eve of National Education Day in collaboration with the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum HQ-Delhi JK UT and Foundation World School Illahi Bagh Srinagar at the premises of Foundation World School, Illahi Bagh.
The programme was held under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Mr. Tasleem Arief, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and under the supervision of Mr. Sajad Ur Rehman, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, who also graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The event commenced with the welcome address by Ms. Syed Asma Hamid, Principal of Foundation World School, followed by opening remarks by Adv. Laila Khalid, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Srinagar. The programme featured insightful addresses from Ms. Saima and Ms. Munnazah, Academic Coordinators of the host school, and Adv. Dar Kurshid, Advocate High Court of Jammu & Kashmir, who spoke on various dimensions of the Right to Education and its significance in empowering future generations.
In his Presidential Address, Mr. Sajad Ur Rehman, Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Srinagar, highlighted the key provisions of the Right to Education (Amendment) Act, 2002, which inserted Article 21-A into the Constitution of India, guaranteeing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of six and fourteen as a Fundamental Right.
The programme was attended by Mr. Faizan Ul Islam, Chairman of Foundation World School, Mr. Mudasir Ahmad Naikoo, President of Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum HQ-Delhi JK UT, students, teachers, staff members, and Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of DLSA Srinagar.
This awareness initiative not only reaffirmed the commitment towards the promotion of education but also resonated with the vision of the National Education Policy, emphasizing inclusive, accessible, and quality education for all.
