40-hour Supreme Court-approved program aims to strengthen dispute resolution in the state
A 40-hour intensive mediation training program, organized by the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) under the Mediation & Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC), Supreme Court of India, concluded at Hotel Japfü, Kohima, on 25 February 2026. A total of 26 mediators from 11 districts of Nagaland received completion certificates, becoming certified to undertake mediation in disputes referred by courts.
NSLSA Member Secretary Neiko Akami, NJS, praised the senior trainers, Reema Bhandari and Rita Das Mozumdar, for sharing their expertise and structured practical techniques. He highlighted that the program was designed to train at least two advocates from each district, ensuring widespread coverage for mediation services across the state.
During the training, participants experienced advocates with at least ten years at the Bar learned core mediation skills, including conflict management, negotiation, communication, ethical principles for judicial and advocate mediators, and alternate dispute resolution processes.
According to the Mediation Act, 2023, courts or tribunals may refer parties to mediation at any stage of proceedings, making certified mediators crucial in resolving disputes efficiently. The program is expected to strengthen dispute resolution mechanisms in Nagaland and reduce pressure on the courts.
