DISHA 2.0: ₹255 crore scheme for technology-driven access to justice (2026-31)
The Law Ministry informed Parliament on 25 July 2026 that DISHA 2.0 (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice), a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹255 crore for 2026-31, is being implemented across India.
Summary
DISHA 2.0 uses technology to widen citizen-friendly legal services. It has four components: Tele-Law ('Reaching the Unreached' â free pre-litigation advice to all), the Nyaya Bandhu pro bono legal services programme, a Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness programme, and VIDHI (Vision for Integrated Delivery of Harmonized Legal Initiatives)-Sanjeevani. Tele-Law links people with panel lawyers through a mobile app, the toll-free number 14454 and video facilities at Common Service Centres; Nyaya Sahayaks work as community legal facilitators in Aspirational Blocks.
Key facts
- Scheme
- DISHA 2.0 â Central Sector Scheme
- Outlay / period
- ₹255 crore, 2026-31
- Components
- Tele-Law; Nyaya Bandhu; Legal Literacy & Awareness; VIDHI-Sanjeevani
- Tele-Law helpline
- Toll-free 14454
- Ministry
- Law and Justice (Department of Justice)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the approved outlay of the DISHA 2.0 scheme for 2026-31?
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Correct answer: B â ₹255 crore
DISHA 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an approved outlay of ₹255 crore for 2026-31.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four components of DISHA 2.0?
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Correct answer: D â e-Courts Phase III
The four components are Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness, and VIDHI-Sanjeevani. e-Courts Phase III is a separate scheme.