Nari Adalat Programme – Women-Led Local Dispute Resolution Councils
यह प्रोफ़ाइल स्वतंत्र रूप से आधिकारिक राजपत्र अधिसूचनाओं और सत्यापित वेब डोमेन से संकलित की गई है। स्रोत प्राधिकरण लिंक: wcd.nic.in प्राधिकरण: Ministry of Women and Child Development (Central) • राज्य/क्षेत्र: Central Scheme (All India) • अंतिम बार ऑडिट किया गया: 10 Sep 2026
त्वरित एआई सारांश
Women-led local dispute resolution councils providing free arbitration, mediation, counseling, and mental health support for family and community disputes at the block level.
विस्तृत सारांश
Overview
The Nari Adalat Programme establishes women-led courts at the block level to offer an accessible, informal alternative to formal judicial proceedings for resolving domestic and community disputes.
Objectives
To provide timely, low-cost dispute resolution; reduce reliance on overburdened courts; ensure stigma-free legal aid; and promote gender-sensitive conflict resolution.
Structure and Functioning
Each Nari Adalat consists of a panel of trained women mediators from the local community. The panel hears complaints, facilitates dialogue, and helps parties reach mutually acceptable settlements. Proceedings are confidential and conducted in the local language.
Services Provided
- Free arbitration and mediation services.
- Legal counseling and referral to legal aid services.
- Mental health and psychosocial support.
- Documentation of settlements and follow‑up monitoring.
Impact
The programme has reduced case pendency in subordinate courts, increased women’s access to justice, and fostered community‑based peacebuilding in participating blocks.
प्रमुख लाभ और वित्तीय सहायता
| तुलना मानदंड | लाभ |
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पात्रता मानदंड प्रोफ़ाइल
| तुलना मानदंड | पात्रता |
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| Gender Eligibility | महिला |
| Domicile State | All India (Central Scheme) |
आवेदन प्रक्रिया मार्गदर्शिका
- Visit the nearest Nari Adalat office in your block.
- Submit a written or oral complaint detailing the dispute.
- Attend the scheduled hearing where mediators facilitate discussion.
- Receive the mutually agreed resolution, documented and signed by parties.
इस योजना के बारे में अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Any woman residing in the blocks where Nari Adalat is operational, seeking resolution of domestic, family, or community disputes, irrespective of income, education, or caste.
No. All arbitration, mediation, counseling, and support services are provided free of cost.
Resolution timelines vary, but most cases are settled within 2–4 weeks, significantly faster than regular court proceedings.
Settlements reached are recorded as mutual agreements and can be enforced like any civil contract; parties may also seek court endorsement if desired.
Nari Adalat provides psychosocial counseling and can refer women to government mental health helplines, NGOs, or health centers for further assistance.