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VBU organizes workshop on right to service act

AVINASH ANJAN

A one-day workshop on the Right to Service Act was organized by University Law College, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh, under the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. The aim of the workshop was to spread legal awareness among students and sensitize them about the importance of timely and accountable public service delivery. The Chief Guest of the program was Advocate Rana Rahul Pratap, a renowned RTI activist and leading legal practitioner of Hazaribagh. He addressed the participants through audiovisual mode and delivered an informative and engaging presentation on the Right to Service Act. He explained how this legislation plays a vital role in ensuring that citizens, especially those in rural areas, receive government services such as pensions, income certificates, BPL cards, and Aadhaar-related services without delay or corruption. Dr. Rashmi Pradhan, Principal of University Law College, also addressed the gathering and emphasized the need for students to form Social Service Clubs in order to reach out to people in villages and raise awareness about their rights. She highlighted the gaps in service delivery in rural areas and urged students to contribute actively to social justice.The event was attended by all faculty members, including Advocate Manish Chandra, Advocate Ajay Kumar, Dr. Urmila Kumari, and a large number of students. The session provided practical insights into the working of the Right to Service Act and encouraged students to become informed and responsible citizens.