Context:
The Union Government has approved DISHA 2.0 for 2026–31 with an outlay of ₹255 crore to improve access to legal services across India. It introduces VIDHI-Sanjeevani, a centralised digital platform with the AI-powered multilingual Nyaya Setu Chatbot.
Explanation:
- DISHA means Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice and is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Justice.
- Access to justice flows from the Preamble and Articles 14, 21 and 39A of the Constitution.
- Article 39A directs the State to provide free legal aid and ensure equal justice.
- Tele-Law provides free pre-litigation legal advice through Common Service Centres and Village Level Entrepreneurs.
- Nyaya Bandhu promotes pro-bono legal services by advocates and law students for persons eligible under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
- VIDHI-Sanjeevani enables real-time monitoring and data-driven administration.
- The multilingual Nyaya Setu Chatbot uses BHASHINI for legal-query assistance.
- DISHA supports SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
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