Lok Sabha Question No. 741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman' Portal
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Kali Charan Singh, Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava, Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Shri Jagdambika Pal, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - †741

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER, 2024

'HAMARA SAMVIDHAN, HAMARA SAMMAN' PORTAL

## †741.   SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA:

SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT:

SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI:

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

SHRI KALI CHARAN SINGH:

SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state :

- (a) the details of 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman' Portal;
- (b) whether it is envisaged to improve access of the people to information about constitution and their legal rights, if so , the details thereof;
- (c) the role of people's participation in strengthening of law and justice system in the country;
- (d) whether the 23rd Law Commission is likely to review the Judicial Administration System to make it more responsive to current need; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a)  to  (c):  The  Department  of  Justice  is  implementing  a  pan-India,  year-long  nationwide campaign titled 'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman' to celebrate the 75th year of India as a Republic and the adoption of India's Constitution. The campaign was launched on January 24, 2024, by the Hon'ble Vice-President of India. Following this, three regional events have also been organized in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on March 9, 2024, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on July  16,  2024,  and  in  Guwahati,  Assam  on  November,  19,  2024  respectively  to  ensure decentralized  outreach  of  the  campaign.    The  campaign  aims  to  reaffirm  our  collective commitment  to  the  principles  enshrined  in  the  Constitution  of  India  and  to  celebrate  the shared values that bind our nation.

The 'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman Portal' which was launched during the 2 nd regional event at Prayagraj on 16 th July, 2024 serves as a knowledge repository to enhance public awareness about the Constitution and their legal rights. It's available on the web portal https://www.hamarasamvidhan.gov.in/. Additionally, the campaign has generated significant public  engagement  through  online  competitions  conducted  in  collaboration  with  MyGov, inspiring citizens to deepen their understanding of constitutional rights and duties.

The  primary  objective  of  the  "Hamara  Samvidhan  Hamara  Samman  Portal"  is  to enhance  citizens'  awareness  of  their  fundamental  rights  and  duties  and  legal  protections under the Constitution. By providing easy access to crucial legal knowledge, the portal aims to  empower individuals  with  the  information  they  need  to  exercise  their  rights  effectively. Furthermore, by fostering  a  deeper  understanding  of  the  Constitution's  significance  and  its role in maintaining justice, equality, and democracy, the portal is expected to instill greater respect and reverence for the Constitution among citizens. Promoting constitutional literacy is the key to strengthening democratic values and ensuring that the citizens respect the laws that govern them.

The portal serves as an accessible, user-friendly platform that offers comprehensive information  on  various  provisions  of  the  Constitution,  key  legal  rights  and  Fundamental Duties. Through interactive tools, video content, and text resources, citizens can learn about the  historical  significance  of  the  Constitution,  its  framers,  and  how  the  provisions  of  the Constitution safeguard their rights and duties in their day-to-day life.

The  portal  is  designed  to  actively  engage  citizens  by  providing  interactive  features such as quizzes, crossword, and opportunities to participate in reading of Preamble and Panch Pran.  As  on  date  1.29  lakh  citizens  have  participated  in  the  Panch  Pran  activity  under 'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman' campaign nationwide.

At its core, the campaign serves as a dynamic platform aimed at empowering citizens with  essential  knowledge  about  their  legal  rights  and  responsibilities.  Participating  in  this campaign signifies a commitment to transcend individual interests and unite in the collective endeavor to build a nation founded on the principles of progress, inclusivity, and sustainable development.

This  nationwide  initiative  provides  opportunities  for  every  citizen  to  participate  in various ways, empowering them to contribute meaningfully through its three sub-campaigns namely:- Sabko Nyaya Har Ghar Nyaya, Nav Bharat Nav Sankalp and Vidhi Jagriti Abhiyan. The  first  sub-campaign,  Sabko  Nyaya  Har  Ghar  Nyaya  aims  to  ensure  justice  to  all irrespective of socio-economic backgrounds through the network of Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) of the Common Service Centres (CSCs) in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats by  engaging  citizen  in  reading  the  Panch  Pran  Pledge  in  regional  languages.  The  citizencentric services fairs called 'Nyaya Sewa Melas' have also been organized for the citizens. In addition, door to door awareness is being provided by the Nyaya Sahayaks who have been engaged in 500 Aspirational Blocks of the country.

The  second  sub-theme  of  the  campaign  is  Nav  Bharat  Nav  Sankalp.    Under  this activity,  online  competitions  such  as  the  Samvidhan  Quiz  competition  (designed  on  the provisions of the Constitution of India where 53222 citizens participated, from which 1000 entries were selected), Panch Pran Rangotsav (poster-making competition where 876 citizens participated)  and  Panch  Pran  Anubhav  (reel-making  competition  where  830    citizens participated) were organised on the MyGov platform and winners were felicitated at the 2 nd Regional event held on 16.07.2024 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

The third sub-theme namely, Vidhi Jagriti Abhiyan involves promoting legal literacy and  awareness  through  grassroots  initiatives  and  educational  endeavours.  Under  this  subcampaign, the activity namely Gram Vidhi Chetna which engages students in driving legal awareness activities within adopted villages under their respective pro bono club. Till date, 10,000 outreach program have been organised through the law schools. The activity namely, Vanchit Varg Sammam which envisage to enhance constitutional education where IGNOU and  Doordarshan  is  organizing  online  workshops/webinars  covering  various  marginalized groups' rights. The activity under the sub campaign is Nari Bhagidaari which aims to conduct online  workshops/webinars  addressing  gender-based  issues.  The  third  sub  theme  of  the campaign has a total outreach of 65.80 lakhs citizens till date.

(d) & (e): Yes. Part (c) of the terms of reference of the 23 rd Law Commission of India interit is responsive to the reasonable demands of the times and in particular to secure :

alia has a mandate to keep under review the system of Judicial Administration to ensure that (i)  elimination of delays, speedy clearance of arrears and reduction in costs so as to secure quick and economical disposal of cases without affecting the cardinal principle that decision should be just and fair; (ii)  Simplification  of  processes  and  court  procedures  and  suggesting  harmonising Rules of various High Courts for the sake of uniformity and ease of understanding and implementation. (iii) Simplification of procedure to reduce and eliminate technicalities and devices for delay so that it operates not as an end itself but as a means of achieving justice; and (iv)  Implementation  of  framework  for  case  management  hearing  and  case  flow management

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