The 40 Hours Mediation training programme organized by Nagaland State Legal Services Authority under the aegis of Mediation & Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC), Supreme Court of India which began on Saturday culminated today at Hotel Japfü, Kohima.

NSLSA, Member Secretary, Neiko Akami, NJS in his closing note, commended the Senior Trainers under MCPC, Supreme Court of India, namely Reema Bhandari and Rita Das Mozumdar, for rendering highly experienced mediation through structured mediation programs and practical techniques.

Stating that the current training has made an attempt and opportunity to train at least 2 counsels for mediation from each District of Nagaland, he expressed optimism that cases referred to mediation by a court of law or eligible to be undertaken through mediation can be duly carried out.

During the 40 hours intensive training, the Senior Trainers dwelled on the ground rules of mediation, conflict management and resolution, types and processes of Alternate Dispute Resolution, role of lawyers, communication roles, techniques such as negotiating, bargaining, understanding, management, stages of impasse and mediators reflection, professional ethics, ethical principles for judicial mediators, Advocate mediators among other topics.

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As per the Mediation Act, 2023, the Court or Tribunal may, at any stage of proceedings, refer the parties to undertake mediation.

Mediation training has been given to advocates who usually have at least 10 years of standing at the Bar and to become a certified Mediator, the candidates must complete a 40-hour Intensive Mediation Training Programme accredited by the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC), Supreme Court of India.

26 mediators spread across 11 districts received completion certificates.