Rapid Fire
Nari Adalat Program
- 12 Feb 2025
- 1 min read
The Government of India is inviting proposals from other states and Union territories to expand the Nari Adalat Program.
- About: Nari Adalat, under the 'Sambal' sub-scheme of Mission Shakti, provides an alternative grievance redressal mechanism for women at the gram panchayat level, resolving minor disputes (e.g., domestic violence, dowry, child custody) through negotiation, mediation, and reconciliation.
- Structure and Functioning:
- Members: Comprises 7 to 11 members known as 'Nyaya Sakhis', nominated by the gram panchayat.
- Implementation: Started in 2023 on a pilot basis in 50 gram panchayats each in Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, with plans to expand to other states.
- Mission Shakti: It has two sub-schemes.
- Sambal: Focuses on women's safety and security, including One Stop Centres (OSC), Women Helplines, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), and Nari Adalat.
- Samarthya: Focuses on women's empowerment, including Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), Palna, Shakti Sadan, Sakhi Niwas, and Hub for Empowerment of Women.
Read more: Mission Shakti
