District Legal service Authority Baramulla and Human Aid Society felicitated Covid-19 warriors at the august hands of Hob’le Mr. Justice Ali Mohammad Magray.

SNS KASHMIR

BARAMULLA MARCH 04

District Legal service Authority Baramulla in collaboration with Human Aid Society (Mother NGO) organized World NGO day under the theme “Social Justice and Role of NGOs’’ at Dak Bunglow Baramulla on 27 Feb 2021. On this occasion Judge Hon`ble High Court of J&K and executive Chairman  State Legal Service Authority Mr Justice Ali Mohammad Magray was the Chief Guest while as Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Mr Aijaz Asad (IAS) was the guest of honour. Besides this Principal District and Session judge Mr Sanjay Parihaar, SSP Baramulla Mr Ab Qayoom. Secretary DLSA Mr Faizan-ul Haq Iqbal, Regional Manager Grameen  Bank, President Bar Association Baramulla  Mr Abdul Salam Rather,  Chairman BWJA Haji Qaramat Qayoom and Chairman Mother NGO Human Aid Society Mr  Bashir Ah Mir was also present on the occasion.

Hon’ble Mr Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey was formally welcomed by Principal District and Session Judge Baramulla and Chairman Human Aid Society while J&K police presented Guard of Honor.

Hon`ble Principal District and session Judge Baramulla Mr. Sanjay Parihaar in his welcome speech welcomed the guests and thanked Mother NGO Human Aid Society for their cooperation and collaboration  in various programs  organized by DLSA Baramulla in the district  time to time. In his address Mr. Parihar said though World Social Justice day is universally  celebrated on 20th Feb every year but keeping in view the vital role and contribution of NGO`s the social justice day was celebrated on Word NGO day.

During the program Chairman Human Aid Society Bashir Ah Mir highlighted the work and the coordination of Various NGOs working together under the Banner of Mother NGO. Mr Mir requested the Hon’ble Justice that a separate Consumer Court for the immediate redresser of consumer grievances be established in Baramulla at an earliest.

Chairman Baramulla Working Journalists Association Karamat Qayoom highlighted the significance of social justice in contemporary world and role of civil society and media in granting justice to all individuals in the society.

President Bar Association Baramulla Mr Abdul Salam Rather said that it is over collective responsibility to work for social justice and become the ambassadors of Social Justice in our society.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Ajaz Asad  who was also the guest of honor in his address underlined the role of NGOs towards dissemination of justice and said that district administration works in tandem with several NGOs while carrying out various welfare activities.

The chief guest, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey while addressing the gathering applauded the participants and termed the social justice and equality vital for maintaining social stability. He said that constitution of India gives some fundamental rights and liberties and there is a need to uphold them while discharging one’s duties. He added that rights and duties go hand in hand and everyone should identify his/her role in the society.

Appreciating the role of NGOs, Justice Magrey said that these organizations need to be strengthened as they play an important role in social justice and empowerment. He further said that smooth delivery of justice will be ensured only if the govt functionaries and other stakeholders perform their duties with open conscience and with full devotion.

Justice Magrey also added that social injustice is a threat to the stability and sustenance of a society and every effort should be made to ensure that justice and equality prevail.    

Justice Magrey, who is also the Executive Chairman of State Legal Services Authority highlighted the role of judiciary in carrying out welfare activities outside their domain of work as what is termed as Judicial Activism. He gave a brief appraisal of National Legal Services Authority Act and said that judiciary is playing its part in this regard with zeal and vigor.

The Social Organizations who were felicitated by the District Legal  Service Authority for their tremendous work  in last  10 to 20 years  especially who worked tirelessly  during  Covid-19 Pandemic are  Human Aid Society (Mother NGO), J&K Yateem Foundation, JK Help Foundation, Human Welfare  Voluntary Organization, Northern Blind Foundation. Besides these NGOs Govt Medical College (GMC) Baramulla and Directorate of Indian System of Medicines (ISM) were also felicitated.  

DLSA also felicitated  the wife of Late Mohammad Yousuf Lone R/O Singhpora Pattan who was front line worker of Health department and sacrificed his life  while performing his duty during Covid -19  Pandemic and left  his wife, son and a daughter behind. People hailed the efforts of DLSA for appreciating these NGOs and institutions.

On this occasion several beneficiaries were provided financial assistance under various Govt. Schemes by JK Grameen Bank and Social Welfare Department.

Secretary DLSA Faizan ul Haq Iqbal conducted the whole proceedings and also presented the vote of thanks to all the esteemed guests on behalf of the District Legal Services Authority and Human Aid Society Kashmir (Mother NGO) during which he also expressed gratitude of the participants who showed their enthusiastic participation in the program and he also thanked J&K Grameen bank and NHPC for their sponsorship.