Introduction The Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana is a dedicated legal aid initiative launched by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on 16 July 2025. The scheme has been designed specifically to address the legal needs of defence personnel, ex-servicemen, paramilitary forces, and their family members. The primary objective of this scheme is to ensure that members of the armed forces and their dependents are able to access free and timely legal assistance, without being restricted by location, duty commitments, or deployment in remote and border areas. Keeping in view the unique lifestyle and challenges faced by defence families, NALSA has created a responsive legal framework that works both online and offline, ensuring legal support even in rural, border, and high-altitude regions. Under this scheme, dedicated legal services clinics are being set up in collaboration with the Kendriya Sainik Board, wherever District or State Sainik Boards are operational. Legal assistance is provided through experienced and empanelled advocates, completely free of cost. Benefits Beneficiaries under the Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana can avail free legal assistance in a wide range of matters, including but not limited to the following :- Property and Succession Matters :- Disputes related to ancestral or self-acquired property. Issues concerning inheritance, succession, and ownership rights. Family and Personal Law Issues :- Matrimonial disputes Maintenance and alimony-related matters. Child custody and guardianship cases. Consumer and Financial Matters :- Consumer complaints and service-related disputes. Protection and legal remedy against financial frauds and cheating. Welfare and Social Security Support :- Legal assistance in availing Central and State Government welfare schemes. Support in obtaining Disability Certificates. Civil and Criminal Matters :- Legal representation in civil or criminal cases affecting the beneficiary or their family. Rights of Persons with Disabilities :- Legal help under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. (RPwD Act) Assistance for any other disability-related legal benefits. Other Legal Issues :- Legal support under any other applicable law as permitted by legal services authorities Eligibility The benefits of the Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana are available only to the following categories :- Defence Personnel and Their Families :- Serving members of the Armed Forces. Ex-servicemen and retired defence personnel. Widows of defence personnel. Spouse, children, and other dependent family members. Paramilitary / CAPF Personnel and Their Families :- Serving personnel of paramilitary forces. Retired paramilitary personnel. Widows, spouse, children, and dependent family members. Only applicants falling within these categories are eligible to receive free legal assistance under the scheme. Documents Applicants may be required to submit the following documents, subject to availability: Recent passport-size photograph. Aadhaar Card. (for identity verification) Ration Card. (if available) Voter Identity Card. Caste Certificate. (where applicable) Process to Apply Beneficiaries can apply for legal assistance under the Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana through online or offline modes. Online Application Process NALSA provides a dedicated online platform known as the Legal Services Management System (LSMS) for filing applications. Visit the LSMS Portal and select the “Defence Personnel” option. Choose the relevant category :- Serving Defence Personnel. Retired Defence Personnel. Dependent of Defence Personnel. Fill out the Legal Aid / Grievance Application Form. Mention the nature of legal assistance required and briefly describe the issue. Enter personal details such as name, father’s name, mobile number, and address. Provide case details, if any. Upload supporting documents, wherever available. Submit the application online. After submission, the application is forwarded to the concerned Legal Services Clinic. Applicants can track the status using the Diary Number or Registration Number. Offline Application Process Applicants may also apply offline by visiting a recognised Legal Services Clinic functioning through :- District Sainik Board (Zila Sainik Board) State Sainik Board (Rajya Sainik Board) At the clinic, the application is registered and forwarded to the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA). Legal support may include counselling, drafting of documents, and representation through panel advocates. Cases under this scheme are handled on a priority basis. Important Links NALSA Website. Legal Services Management Portal NALSA. Android Mobile App of NALSA Legal Services. IOS Mobile App of NALSA Legal Services. NALSA Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana Guidelines. Contact For assistance and queries related to the scheme, applicants may contact NALSA through the following channels :- Toll-Free Helpline: 15100. Support Email: nalsa-dla@nic.in Office Contact Numbers :- 011-23382121. 011-23382778. 011-23071450.