Manipur Launches Legal Awareness Programme on Crimes Against Women
The Government of Manipur on 19 September 2025 launched a Legal Awareness Programme focused on crimes against women, arrest & detention, family disputes and related legal remedies. The initiative — part of the “Nation First @75” campaign — will run from 19 September to 2 October 2025, visiting 75 locations across all districts (schools, colleges, community halls, local clubs and remote villages) to boost legal literacy and access to justice. The programme was launched by Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Bajpai at the Manipur Secretariat and includes resource persons from the state prosecution and law departments.
Think of legal awareness like a flashlight in a dark room: it doesn’t change the room’s structure, but it helps people see where hazards hide and where the exits are. Manipur’s new Legal Awareness Programme aims to do exactly that — to train people to recognise offences, understand what laws exist to protect them, and know how to access remedies when the rule of law matters most. Launched under the banner “Nation First @75,” the two-week campaign will visit 75 sites across all districts between September 19 and October 2, 2025. The government says the programme will cover gender laws, cyber laws, arrest and detention protocols, family disputes and alternative dispute resolution — a broad curriculum meant to reach students, village groups and remote communities.
The Legal Awareness Programme is a coordinated outreach drive by the Manipur government. According to the launch briefing:
- It will run for 14 days (Sept 19–Oct 2, 2025).
- It will cover 75 locations (one for each year of the nation’s milestone campaign), including schools, colleges, community halls, local clubs and remote areas.
- Topics include crimes against women, gender laws, cyber laws, arrest and detention procedures, family disputes, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
- Resource persons named at launch include senior legal functionaries such as R.K. Umakanta (Government Advocate, High Court) and A. Gopendro Sharma (Director of Prosecution, Manipur); district deputy commissioners joined via video conferencing.
FAQs
Q1: When and where will the Legal Awareness Programme run?
A1: The campaign runs from September 19 to October 2, 2025, covering 75 locations across all districts of Manipur including schools, colleges, community halls, local clubs and remote areas.
Q2: What topics are covered during the sessions?
A2: Sessions focus on crimes against women, gender laws, cyber laws, arrest and detention procedures, family disputes, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) — with practical guidance on filing FIRs, getting medico-legal exams, and seeking protection orders.
Q3: Who is organising and who are the resource persons?
A3: The programme is organised by the State administration with participation from the Law Department, prosecution office and likely the Manipur State Legal Services Authority. Resource persons at launch included R.K. Umakanta (Government Advocate, High Court) and A. Gopendro Sharma (Director of Prosecution).
Q4: If someone wants help after a session, what should they do?
A4: After attending a session, ask for contact details of local legal aid clinics, Protection Officers, Women’s Commission and the nearest police station. Keep a physical record of helpline numbers, and if needed, request an accompanying official or NGO representative to help file an FIR and access medical evidence.
Q5: Will the government track whether the programme reduces crime or increases access to justice?
A5: The launch suggested an intent to advance social justice and empower citizens; meaningful impact will require follow-up metrics (FIRs filed, protection orders, legal aid uptake, survivor feedback). Civil society and media should watch for government reporting on these indicators in the weeks and months following the campaign.
