LALJIT SINGH BHULLAR INAUGURATES INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTES (ITIs) IN 11 JAILS TO TRAIN INMATES
Chandigarh, September 16:
Punjab Jails Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today inaugurated an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Central Jail Sri Goindwal Sahib as part of a landmark reform initiative, under which ITIs have been established in 11 jails across the state.
Addressing the gathering, the Cabinet Minister informed that in collaboration with the Technical Education Department, the Punjab Prisons Department has set up ITIs in 9 Central Jails and 2 Women Jails.
The Jails Minister said that under this major skill development drive, nearly 2500 prisoners will receive training, out of which 1000 will undergo long-term courses and 1500 will be enrolled in short-term courses.
He said the ITIs will impart vocational education aimed at preparing inmates for a dignified life...