TAWANG : The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Tawang, on Wednesday concluded a three-day Community Mediator Training Programme aimed at strengthening grassroots access to justice and promoting amicable settlement of disputes in rural communities.
The training, held from August 3 to 5 at the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court Complex, was organised under the aegis of the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
The programme was conducted under NALSA’s flagship initiative, “Community Mediation: Towards a Litigation-Free Rural India,” which seeks to promote peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue, consensus and mutual understanding, thereby improving access to justice at the community level.
Resource person Advocate Raknu Konya conducted comprehensive sessions on mediation techniques, effective communication, negotiation strategies, conflict resolution and the principles of amicable dispute settlement. The training was designed to equip community mediators with the practical skills required to resolve local disputes peacefully within their respective villages.
Two nominated community mediators—Gaon Burah Thinley Tashi of Manpat village and Gaon Burah Lobsang Wangchu of Shyo village—successfully completed the programme. They were presented certificates of completion by the Tawang District Legal Services Authority Secretary during the valedictory function held at the CJM Court Complex.
Community Mediation, envisaged under the Mediation Act, 2023, read with the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, provides a voluntary, confidential and non-adversarial mechanism for resolving disputes affecting peace and harmony in villages and local communities. The initiative is being implemented through Legal Services Institutions across the country.
By encouraging dialogue and consensus, the programme seeks to preserve social relationships, strengthen community participation, provide accessible and affordable justice at the grassroots level, and reduce avoidable litigation by resolving disputes before they reach the courts.
The successful completion of the training marks another step by DLSA Tawang towards NALSA’s vision of creating “Litigation-Free Villages” through peaceful dispute resolution, social harmony and timely access to justice. (DIPR)
