Principal Secretary inaugurates two ITI diploma courses at Central Jail

Bhawna Garg, Principal Secretary, Jails, and Mohammad Tayyab, Secretary Jails, on Tuesday inaugurated two ITI diploma courses—baker and confectioner and woodwork technician—aimed at equipping inmates with vocational skills for effective rehabilitation at the Central Jail.

Along with Daljeet Singh, DIG, Jails, they also conducted a comprehensive inspection of central and women jails.

Garg encouraged enrolled inmates to stay dedicated and instructed jail staff to ensure the success of these programmes. She, along with Tayyab, inspected the jail’s factory, reviewed in-house manufacturing processes and discussed measures to enhance operational efficiency. A short musical performance by the inmates was presented in the activity room, showcasing their talents. They also visited the jail hospital and wards, issuing directives to jail and medical staff for necessary improvements. They interacted with inmates, attentively addressing their grievances. Through Radio Ujala, Garg also delivered an inspiring message to motivate the prisoners. A ceremonial tree-planting ceremony marked the occasion.

At the control room, they emphasised optimal utilisation of surveillance cameras and stressed the importance of coordination among staff. They commended the jail staff’s efforts and urged continued dedication to departmental improvement, to which the staff reaffirmed their commitment.

In the women’s jail, Garg inaugurated ITI courses in sewing technology and cosmetology to empower female inmates with marketable skills. She stated that it was the endeavour of the Punjab Government to provide such training in skill development courses to nearly 2,500 inmates across various jails in the state.

Central Jail Superintendent Kulwant Singh, Women Jail Superintendent Dalbir Singh Kahlon, ITI Principal Baljinder Singh along with ITI instructors and other officials were also present on the occasion.