About Scheme

Nari Adalat, a component of the 'Sambal' sub-scheme under Mission Shakti, provides women with an alternate grievance redressal mechanism at the Gram Panchayat level. It addresses petty cases of harassment, curtailment of rights, or subversion through negotiation, mediation, and reconciliation with mutual consent, ensuring speedy, accessible, and affordable justice.

Details

The scheme is implemented in a phased manner in selected Gram Panchayats across Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Karnataka, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Women collectives called Nari Adalats, comprising socially respected women, mediate disputes and create awareness about legal rights, entitlements, and social facilitation. Nyaya Sakhis, nominated by the Gram Panchayat, run the Nari Adalats under the leadership of Mukhya Nyaya Sakhi (MNS), with tenure of six months. The scheme also involves convergence with Ministries of Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, and CSCs to provide logistical support.

Key Features

• Accessible and affordable justice for women
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Reconciliation of disputes at local level
• Awareness generation on legal and social rights
• Women collectives (Nari Adalats) led by Nyaya Sakhis
• Pilot implementation in selected Gram Panchayats across multiple states/UTs
• Collaboration with Gram Panchayats, CSCs, and government ministries for support

Eligibility

The only specific requirement is that the applicant must be a woman or girl.

Benefits

Benefits:
1) Accessible and affordable justice
2) Conflict resolution
3) Reconciliation
4) Awareness generation

Application Process

Application Process (Offline):
Approach the nearest Nari Adalat with your concern. They will guide you through the necessary steps and provide assistance. The scheme is currently operational in 50 Gram Panchayats each in 11 districts of Assam, 2 districts of Jammu & Kashmir, and expanding to Bihar, Karnataka, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Documents Required

No documents are required for this scheme.