DISHA 2.0 seeks to expand access to justice by integrating legal aid, legal awareness and pro bono services with digital and AI-enabled delivery systems.

• DISHA 2.0 builds on the earlier DISHA scheme implemented between 2021 and 2026.
  • DISHA Scheme had achieved a cumulative outreach of over 2.37 crore beneficiaries. (May 2026)
• DISHA fulfills commitment to Access to Justice as outlined in the Articles 14, 21, and 39A of the Constitution and supports the implementation of SDG-16, which focuses on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

About DISHA 2.0

• Type: Central Sector Scheme
• Implementation Agency: Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice 
• Duration: 5 years (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031)
• Financial Outlay: Rs 255 crore
• Components of DISHA 2.0
  • Tele-Law:  Provides free pre-litigation legal advice through 2.5 lakh Common Service Centres (CSCs). 
  • Nyaya Bandhu: Promotes a pro-bono culture by connecting marginalised citizens eligible under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
  • Legal Literacy & Awareness (LLLAP): Spreads legal awareness and literacy through partnerships with Ministries, Departments, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), etc. 
  • VIDHI (Vision for Integrated Delivery of Harmonized Legal Initiatives)-Sanjeevani: A centralized digital platform introduced as a fourth component for end-to-end programme monitoring and data-driven decision-making.