DISHA 2.0 approved with Rs 255 crore for 2026-31; new VIDHI-Sanjeevani component added
Key facts
- The Law Ministry approved DISHA 2.0 for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.
- It is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs 255 crore.
- A new component, VIDHI-Sanjeevani, adds a digital platform and the AI chatbot 'Nyaya Setu'.
- Tele-Law gives free pre-litigation advice through about 2.5 lakh Common Service Centres.
Why it matters
[Scheme] DISHA stands for Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice. It supports Articles 14, 21 and 39A of the Constitution. Article 39A deals with free legal aid.