Legal Awareness Programme and Nukkad Natak

LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME AND NUKKAD NATAK

On 22nd September 2026, a Legal Awareness Programme was organised at Ananganagar Gram Panchayat, under Bamutia RD Block, West Tripura, with the participation of the Centre for Women and Child Rights (CWCR), the Pro Bono Club, and the Legal Aid Society of National Law University, Tripura (NLUT). The programme was conducted in the presence of the Panchayat Pradhan and other members of the local community, with the objective of promoting legal awareness and addressing important social and contemporary issues through an accessible and engaging medium.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Jayanta Dhar, Registrar, National Law University, Tripura, who welcomed the members of the community and highlighted the importance of taking legal awareness initiatives beyond the university campus and making them accessible to the public.

As part of the programme, the Centre for Women and Child Rights (CWCR), under the guidance of Dr. Debashree Debnath, Assistant Professor of Law, presented a nukkad natak focusing on the issue of “Child marriage”. The performance highlighted the social and legal consequences of child marriage and emphasised the importance of awareness, education and timely intervention in preventing the practice.

The Pro Bono Club, under the guidance of Dr. Jayanta Dhar, Registrar, National Law University, Tripura, presented a nukkad natak on “Drug abuse”. Through the performance, the members sought to create awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse, its impact on individuals, families and society, and the importance of prevention and responsible decision-making.

The Legal Aid Society, under the guidance of Ms. Dipika Jamatia, Assistant Professor of Law, presented a nukkad natak on “Cyber crime”. The performance addressed common forms of cyber crime and online fraud, including the risks associated with sharing personal information, responding to suspicious calls and messages, and accessing unknown or fraudulent links. The performance aimed to promote safe and responsible use of digital platforms.

Following the performances, members of the participating organisations further interacted with the local community and explained the issues addressed through the nukkad nataks in simple and relatable terms. The interaction also provided an opportunity for the community members to raise questions and engage in discussion on matters affecting their daily lives.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Dipika Jamatia, Assistant Professor of Law, who expressed gratitude to the Panchayat authorities, community members, faculty members and students for their participation and support in making the programme possible.

The initiative reflected the collective efforts of National Law University, Tripura, and its student-led and academic initiatives to promote legal and social awareness at the grassroots level. Through the use of nukkad natak and direct community interaction, the programme sought to make important legal and social issues more accessible, understandable and relevant to the community.\