BUDGAM, FEBRUARY 24: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam, under the aegis of the J&K Legal Services Authority, organized an awareness programme on the Lokpal at Alasma Educational Institute, Budgam.
The programme was held under the chairmanship of O.P. Baghat, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Budgam, and was supervised by Tabassum Qadir Parray, Secretary, DLSA Budgam.
The primary objective of the programme was to create awareness among the students and general public regarding the significance of the Lokpal institution in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in public administration.
Addressing the large gathering, Nazir Ahmad Wagay, Deputy LADC, DLSA Budgam, gave a detailed overview of the programme and apprised the audience about the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which mandates inquiry into allegations of corruption against specified public functionaries and related matters. He highlighted the role of the Lokpal in strengthening anti-corruption mechanisms and ensuring good governance.
On the occasion, a short documentary film on anti-corruption measures and Lokpal awareness was screened to enhance understanding and awareness among the masses.
Zahoor Ahmad Malik, Assistant LADC, also spoke on the occasion and emphasized the importance of public participation in combating corruption and upholding ethical standards in society.
