Valedictory Ceremony Of Project Saksham 3.0 Faculty Of Law, University Of Delhi

The Valedictory Ceremony of Project Saksham 3.0 was held on April 5, 2025, via Zoom, marking the formal conclusion of a year-long journey of impactful service, collaboration, and legal empowerment.

Project Saksham 3.0 was a legal literacy and aid initiative under the Alumnus Initiative of the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (NEK Mission Foundation). It aimed to empower underprivileged and marginalized communities across India by providing free legal aid, education, healthcare access, and promoting equal justice.

Building on the success of Saksham 1.0 and Saksham 2.0, this edition continued the mission with even greater reach and impact. Led by alumni of the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, and supported by universities, legal authorities, and media partners, Saksham 3.0 began in June 2024 and concluded with a valedictory session on April 5, 2025.

The project was carried out in three phases:

1. Field visits, surveys, and Mega Camps
2. Educational and training programs (through seminars, webinars, and workshops)
3. Special visits

These activities were conducted across six states: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.

With the dedication of around 1,200 volunteers working in 76 teams, Saksham 3.0 reached out to some of the most vulnerable groups in society. It provided support and legal assistance to women, children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, sex workers, and individuals struggling with drug abuse, ensuring they had access to the rights and resources they deserved.

Highlights of the Valedictory Ceremony

The ceremony commenced with a welcome address, followed by a Welcome Note by Dr. Upendra Nath, Faculty Convenor, Legal Services Society, Law Centre-I. A detailed overview of the project was presented by Mr. Dinesh Chand Meena, Executive Director, who highlighted the initiative's reach, phases, and milestones.

The event was graced by a panel of academic dignitaries and institutional heads, who praised the project's execution and collaborative strength. Notable speakers included:

Prof. (Dr.) Anju Vali Tikoo, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (Chief Patron)

Prof. (Dr.) Alka Chawla, Professor-in-Charge, Campus Law Centre, DU

Prof. (Dr.) Anupam Jha, Professor-in-Charge, Law Centre-II, DU

Prof. (Dr.) L. Pushpa Kumar, Director, ILC, Faculty of Law, DU

Prof. (Dr.) Ghulam Yazdani, Dean, Jamia Millia Islamia

Dr. Sanjula Thanvi, Dean, Department of Law, University of Rajasthan

Prof. Neera Verma, Dean, Gurugram University

Prof. (Dr.) Queeny Pradhan, Dean, USLLS, GGSIPU

Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kulshreshtha, Dean, Bennett University

Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Bali, Dean, IILM University, Gurugram

Prof. (Dr.) Saleena K. Baseer, Dean, Jamia Hamdard

Dr. Shobhna Jeet, Director, GSSC, KR Mangalam University

Prof. (Dr.) Aditya Tomer, Dean, School of Law, Galgotias University

Prof. (Dr.) Asha Verma, Dean, School of Law, Manav Rachna University wh

Prof. (Dr.) Vartika Arora, Principal, Kanoria Law School, Jaipur aa

Prof. (Dr.) Gaurav Kataria, Principal, Subodh Law School

Dr. Mahesh Koolwal, Dean, School of Law, JECRC University

Reflections and Recognition

Key contributions and reflections were also shared by:

Adv. Parmeshwari Dhayal, Managing Director, Project Saksham 3.0

Adv. Dinesh Chand Meena, Executive Director

Adv. Rishabh Singh, National Head

Dishant Tiwari, Adv. Aman Kumar, Luvkush Chaurasiya, Adv. Aman Dalal, Umar Chaudhary (State Heads)

Aakanksha Srivastava, Salman Khan, Shruti Agrawal, Rifat Touhid, Ashish Rana (State Co-Heads)

The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Ms. Shikha Kamboj, Faculty Convenor, Legal Aid Society, Law Centre-II, University of Delhi. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to volunteers, and a documentary showcasing the project journey was screened.