Nari Adalat Program:
The Government of India is inviting proposals from other states and Union territories to expand the Nari Adalat Program.
- 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.
- 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.
