A Skill Development Programme was launched in Kanker District Jail with the objective of bringing positive change in the mindset of jail inmates and to upgrade their professional skills.
District Collector Shammi Abidi formally inaugurated the programme which also aims at connecting the prisoners with societal mainstream.
Mason and Gardener training programme were started for which 26 and 24 number of jail inmates were selected respectively. Earlier a similar programme of calligraphy and craft training was conducted for female prisoners in the jail, officials said.
The idea behind the skill Development programme is to connect the prisoners with various trades so that they could put behind their past and take up financial activities and live a normal life.
While addressing the gathering, the Collector urged the jail inmates to seriously learn both the trades and after being released from the jail, they should use them for betterment of the self and their families.
Officials further informed that after completion of the training they would be provided with certificates by the Skill Development Authority.
The Collector has instructed VTP Rural Engineering Services and Horticulture department to ensure the regular and quality training are provided.
According to Jail Superintendent, a shed is being constructed in the jail premises for training prisoners on mushroom production. Better environment and services are being provided to jail inmates under the skill development of various trades.