DG prisons chairs meeting for skill development of inmates

Kashmir : Director General Prisons,  S.K. Mishra (IPS) today discussed various programmes for skill development at a multi-agency meeting here.

Various suggestions were put forth by the stakeholders for imparting skill development training to the inmates and how to psychologically counsel and de-stress the inmates to change their attitude for the welfare and betterment of the society.

It was discussed that skill training in different trades like electrician, plumber, computer sciences, cutting and tailoring be imparted to the qualified persons. It was also discussed that cultural programmes, debates, seminar and counseling be for the inmates.

The DG Prisons stressed need for concerted efforts for the welfare of the inmates involving all stake holders. Representatives of education, social welfare, information, technical education, and medical education also attended the meeting.

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