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Articles 14 and 22(1) ensure equality before law and access to justice.  \no Functions: Provide free legal aid and advice, spread legal awareness, organize Lok Adalats, promote ADR (arbitration, mediation, conciliation), and grant compensation to crime victims.  \no Funding: Central government funds NALSA; state governments meet state-level expenses.  \no Who is Eligible:  \no Women and children.  \no Members of SC/ST.  \no Industrial workmen.  \no Victims of mass disaster, violence, flood, drought, earthquake, industrial disaster.  \no Disabled persons.  \no Persons in custody.  \no Persons with income below the limit set by the State Government, or below ₹5 lakh for Supreme Court cases.  \no Victims of Trafficking in Human beings or begar.  \no Legal Services Institutions at Various Levels:  \no National level: NALSA (Patron-in-Chief – Chief Justice of India)  \no State level: State Legal Services Authority (Headed by Chief Justice of High Court)  \no District level: District Legal Services Authority (District Judge)  \nWHO Centre for Traditional Medicine  \nThe second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine boosted global cooperation, with the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine established in Jamnagar.  \no The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) is a global WHO hub in Jamnagar for research and promotion of traditional medicine.  \no It is the first global outposted centre for traditional medicine across the globe and established under the ministry ofAYUSH.  \no Objective: The primary objective of WHO GCTM is to use modern science and technology to harness traditional medicine for improving global health.  \nTraditional Medicine  \nThe second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine boosted global cooperation, with the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine established in Jamnagar.  \no Traditional medicine is a system of healthcare that uses indigenous knowledge and natural remedies to treat illness and maintain health.  \no In India, traditional medicine systems are collectively known as AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy).  \no Types of Traditional Medicine in India (AYUSH):  \no Ayurveda – Holistic “science of life” focusing on physical, mental, and social well-being.  \no Siddha – South Indian system, mainly practiced in Tamil Nadu.  \no Unani – Originated in Greece, developed in the Arab world, introduced to India around 1350 CE.  \no Yoga & Naturopathy – Focus on lifestyle, natural healing, and prevention.  \no Homoeopathy – Based on the principle of “like cures like”. Originated in Germany, founded by Samuel Hahnemann.  \no Sowa-Rigpa – Himalayan medicine practiced in Ladakh and parts of Northeast India.  \no Government Initiatives:  \no Ministry ofAYUSH established in 2014.  \no National AYUSH Mission (NAM) to strengthen AYUSH services, education, and drug quality.  \no AYUSH Aahar category for herbal nutritional products.  \no AYUSH Export Promotion Council to boost global exports.  \nIndus Water Treaty  \nPakistan accused India of violating the Indus Waters Treaty by releasing dam water without warning.  \no A river water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, signed on 19 September 1960.  \no Brokered by the World Bank.  \no Allocates Western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.  \no About 80% of the water t","cbCaiepB4sXJwwIX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiepB4sXJwwIX","pdf",358828,"English","# Legal Services Authority (20 December 2025)\n## NALSA legal aid overview and constitutional basis\n## Eligibility for free legal services\n# WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine\n## Global Summit and objectives\n## Traditional medicine in India (AYUSH)\n## Government initiatives\n# Indus Water Treaty\n## Water allocation and dispute resolution\n## Related treaties\n# Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Bureau of Port Security\n## BCAS overview\n## BoPS plan and mandate","[{\"question\":\"What is the role of NALSA in India’s legal aid system?\",\"answer\":\"NALSA oversees legal aid programmes to ensure access to justice for the poor, implements and monitors legal aid across India, and frames rules for providing free legal services.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is eligible for free legal services under NALSA guidelines?\",\"answer\":\"Eligibility includes women and children, members of SC/ST, industrial workmen, disabled persons, persons in custody, people below the State Government’s income limit (and below ₹5 lakh for Supreme Court cases), and victims of mass disaster, violence, trafficking, or begar, among others.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the Indus Waters Treaty handle disputes between India and Pakistan?\",\"answer\":\"It establishes a three-tier dispute resolution mechanism: Permanent Indus Commission, a Neutral Expert appointed by the World Bank, and a Court of Arbitration.\"}]","Lead IAS Daily Bulletin-20 December | PDF",1789941513]