Sri Vijaya Puram | January 13, 2026
On the occasion of National Youth Day, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, in association with PRAYAS Juvenile Aid Centre (JAC), organised a Legal Services and Youth Awareness Programme at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT) on January 12, 2026. The programme aimed at empowering students with legal awareness while inspiring them through the timeless teachings and ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
The event was graced by Mr. Neyaz Alam, Learned Additional District & Sessions Judge, Port Blair; Mr. Samrat Roy, Learned Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, DLSA, A&N Islands; and Mr. Anupam Sircar, Learned Judicial Magistrate First Class (Additional Court), Port Blair. Ms. Mariya Sheela, Regional Head, PRAYAS JAC, and Mr. K. Vijay Kumar, Advisor, JAC, were also present. Students and faculty members of DBRAIT participated in large numbers.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Neyaz Alam sensitised the students on key social legislations, including the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He highlighted the importance of these laws in safeguarding youth and society against crime, exploitation and substance abuse.
Mr. Samrat Roy, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, DLSA, delivered an inspiring address titled “We Are Children of Eternity,” in which he elaborated on the life, philosophy and vision of Swami Vivekananda. He urged the students to imbibe the ideals of self-belief, character, discipline and service to the nation as propagated by the great thinker and reformer.
Mr. Anupam Sircar, Judicial Magistrate First Class, spoke on leadership, character building and youth empowerment, drawing from the teachings and life journey of Swami Vivekananda. He encouraged students to develop confidence, responsibility and moral strength in their personal as well as professional lives.
The programme successfully blended legal awareness with motivational guidance, leaving the students better informed about their rights and duties and deeply inspired by the spirit and message of National Youth Day.
