The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), in collaboration with the Phek District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA), organised a legal awareness programme on the NALSA Scheme on Access to Justice for Victims of Human-Wildlife Conflict, 2025, at Christian Mission Higher Secondary School, Phek, on June 18.
Addressing the gathering, NSLSA Member Secretary Neiko Akami, NJS, highlighted the provisions of the scheme, which seeks to address the legal, social and economic challenges faced by people affected by human-wildlife conflict, particularly in forest-fringe and tribal areas. He said the scheme facilitates legal aid, awareness, compensation and other relief measures.
Akami informed participants that committees have been constituted at both state and district levels to coordinate with the Forest Department and assist victims. He urged the public to report incidents of human-wildlife conflict to the district legal services authorities.
“The scheme extends to victims injured or killed in wildlife attacks, as well as cases involving destruction of farmland and crops,” he said, adding that affected individuals are entitled to timely relief and compensation.
Retainer Lawyer Sekhotso Rokha spoke on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, while Panel Lawyer Thukutalu Chizo highlighted key provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and encouraged students to protect the environment and wildlife.
The programme was chaired by advocate Khotsozo Venuh and attended by more than 150 students.
