APSLSA Launches Legal Aid Centre for Soldiers and Veterans

Speedy Summary

• The Andhra pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) inaugurated a new Legal Aid Services Center under the ‘NALSA Veer Seva Sahayata Yojana – 2025’ on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
• ACB Special Court Judge P. bhaskar Rao, in his capacity as Chairman of the Mandal Legal Services committee, launched the centre at the State Sainik Board.
• APSLSA officials present included member-secretary B.S.V. Himabindu and deputy secretary H. Amararangeswara Rao, along with other officers.
• The centre will provide free legal aid too soldiers, ex-service personnel, and their families.
• Plans are underway to expand such centres across Andhra Pradesh.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The inauguration of a dedicated Legal Aid Services Centre for military personnel is a promising progress under the ‘NALSA Veer Seva Sahayata Yojana – 2025’. This initiative acknowledges the unique legal challenges faced by soldiers and veterans while emphasizing their contribution to society. By ensuring free legal aid for them and their families,it aims to reduce barriers to justice and uphold their rights effectively. Expanding this model across Andhra Pradesh could further strengthen support systems for military communities in other underserved areas. However, careful monitoring of it’s implementation will be essential to measure its impact on beneficiaries.

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