About this public safety scheme
Nari Adalat helps women in rural areas resolve issues like harassment and violence. There is no application deadline. Apply offline at your local Gram Panchayat.
Nari Adalat is a scheme aimed at helping women in rural areas. It provides a platform for resolving grievances through mediation and counseling. The Ministry of Women and Child Development runs this initiative.
The scheme focuses on empowering women by creating awareness about their rights and entitlements. It helps women collectives address various social issues.
Through Nari Adalat, women can seek support for issues like domestic violence and property disputes. This community-based approach ensures that women have access to justice at the grassroots level.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Nari Adalat (NARIADALAT) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Benefit | Nari Adalat helps women in rural areas resolve issues like harassment and violence. |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Public Safety |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | missionshakti.wcd.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🏘️Rural
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
नारी अदालत ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में महिलाओं को उत्पीड़न और हिंसा जैसे मुद्दों को हल करने में मदद करती है। आवेदन की कोई समय सीमा नहीं है। अपने स्थानीय ग्राम पंचायत में ऑफलाइन आवेदन करें।
Nari Adalat helps women in rural areas resolve issues like harassment and violence.
What you receive
- Grievance Redressal Support: Local dispute resolution for issues like harassment and violence.
- Counseling and Mediation: Services for negotiation and mutual agreement.
- Awareness Generation: Information about legal rights and government schemes.
- Financial Support: Rs. 3,000 per meeting for logistics, Rs. 500 honorarium for Mukhya Nyaya Sakhi, Rs. 200 incentive for each Nyaya Sakhi, Rs. 800 per member for uniforms (twice a year).
Payments are made for operational costs after each meeting. The honorarium and incentives are also disbursed per meeting.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a woman or girl seeking assistance.
- The applicant should be facing issues like harassment, violence, or denial of rights.
- The applicant must belong to the local community within the Gram Panchayat area.
- For Nyaya Sakhis: The applicant should be a woman resident of the Gram Panchayat.
- The applicant should be socially respected and active in community work.
Who is not eligible
- No specific exclusions mentioned, but applicants must be women or girls.
Papers to keep ready
- Documents as required by the authority.
Registration walkthrough
- Aggrieved women should approach the Nari Adalat at the Gram Panchayat.
- The Nari Adalat will register the complaint and set a hearing date.
- Notices will be sent to the involved parties.
- Using counseling and mediation, the Nari Adalat will find a solution.
- Follow-up is done for at least one month to monitor the situation.
There is no specific method mentioned for checking application status. Generally, you can contact the local Gram Panchayat office for updates.
Real-life examples: are you eligible?
A quick way to gauge your eligibility: find the profile nearest to yours.
Example 1: A woman facing domestic violence is eligible because she seeks help from the Nari Adalat. Example 2: A girl facing harassment is eligible as she is part of the local community. Example 3: A man seeking assistance is not eligible because only women and girls can apply.
- Not providing necessary documents as required by the authority.
- Failing to approach the correct Gram Panchayat.
- Not clearly stating the grievance during registration.
- Missing follow-up meetings after the resolution.
- Not being a resident of the local community.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of Nari Adalat?
It provides a local platform for women to resolve grievances and gain empowerment.
Who can seek help from Nari Adalat?
Any woman or girl facing issues like harassment or violence can approach it.
Where is Nari Adalat located?
It operates at the Gram Panchayat level across India.
What types of issues does Nari Adalat handle?
It addresses domestic violence, harassment, and property disputes.
Are there any fees for using Nari Adalat services?
No, all services are provided free of cost.
How often does Nari Adalat meet?
Meetings are generally held twice a month.
Can unresolved cases be referred to other authorities?
Yes, unresolved matters can be directed to police or legal services.
What support is provided apart from dispute resolution?
The scheme also offers counseling and awareness about government services.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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First draft prepared with editorial AI tools; every fact verified against the official notification and rewritten by our team.
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