Lok Sabha Question No. 4792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Rahul Singh Lodhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4792 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 20 TH  MARCH, 2026

## VEER PARIVAR SAHAYATA YOJANA

## †4792. SHRI RAHUL SINGH LODHI :

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

- (a) the  objectives  and  scope  of  the  Veer  Parivar  Sahayata  Yojana,  2025  along  with  the number of legal service clinics proposed or established at the State and District Sainik Welfare Board levels and the level of their coverage in the State/UTs;
- (b) the extent to which digital platforms, e-services and priority-based grievance redressal mechanisms  are  being  utilised  under  the  scheme,  along  with  the  details  of  the arrangements made for inter-state coordination in cases involving multi-state jurisdictions; and
- (c) the details of monitoring, reporting and capacity-building measures adopted to ensure effective implementation and widespread reach of the scheme?

## 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): The  Veer  Parivar  Sahayata  Yojana  (VPSY),  2025,  launched  by  the  National  Legal Services Authority (NALSA), aims to provide accessible and effective legal services to serving defence personnel, ex-servicemen and their dependent family members who are eligible  under  the  Legal  Services  Authorities  Act,  1987,  in  matters  such  as  property disputes, welfare schemes, matrimonial disputes, civil disputes, and other legal matters. The Scheme  is being implemented through Legal Services Clinics, particularly established at Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards in coordination with State and District Legal Services  Authorities.  As  on  31.12.2025,  there  are  31  Legal  Services  Clinics  at  Rajya Sainik Boards and 417 Legal Service Clinics at Zila Sainik Boards.

- (b): Under  the  provision  of  Clause  8  of  the  Scheme,  digital  platforms  and  e-Services  of NALSA  are  used  to  ensure  seamless  accessibility  and  efficiency  in  providing  legal services/assistance  to  the  beneficiaries.  The  Para-Legal  Volunteers  (PLVs)  and  Panel Lawyers of the Legal Services Clinics at the Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards: -
- (i) Identify  and  refer  eligible  cases,  through  SLSA/DLSA/TLSC,  particularly  family and  matrimonial  disputes,  for  structured  online  mediation  by  trained  mediators empanelled by DLSAs.
- (ii) Suitable civil, pension, property, or family-related cases are being identified and in districts  with  a  high  number  of  defence-related  cases,  dedicated  slots  or  virtual rooms are being organised for defence personnel and ex-servicemen as part of the routine e-Lok Adalat framework.
- (iii) Guide beneficiaries in applying for legal services or assistance through the online application portal/mobile-based app, where applicants can track their case status and access legal information.
- (iv) Conduct awareness sessions to educate defence families on how to access and use digital legal assistance platforms.
- (c): The  implementation  of  the  Scheme  is  monitored  by  NALSA  through  reports  received from  SLSAs  as  per  the  prescribed  format.    A  structured  coordination  committee mechanism  has  been  established  at  the  National,  State  and  District  levels  to  ensure effective implementation and monitoring of welfare measures for the families of martyrs and ex-servicemen.  This multi-tier coordination mechanism is intended to ensure timely delivery of assistance and effective inter-departmental coordination.  As on 31.12.2025, 01 National, 12 State and 269 District Level coordination committees are functional.

Capacity-building is undertaken through regular training and sensitisation programmes for legal aid lawyers, Para-Legal Volunteers to ensure effective outreach and uniform  implementation  across  States.  As  on  31.12.025,  310  training  programmes  and 2141 awareness camps have been undertaken by various clinics.

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