Rajasthan
Jail Minister and Former Union Minister inaugurated 'The Asha Filling Station' in Central Jail Alwar
- 17 Jul 2023
- 2 min read
Why In News?
On July 15, 2023, Minister of Prisons Department and Social Justice and Empowerment Tikaram Jully and former Union Minister Bhanwar Jitendra Singh installed petrol pumps in the Central Prison premises under the innovative initiative of the Prisons Department to connect the inmates with employment and provide facilities to the general public. Inaugurated 'The Hope Filling Station'.
key points
- Prisons Department Minister Jully said that the Prisons Department and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. With the cooperation of the Central Jail, the 'Ashayein' organization has started operating this petrol pump, in which the well-behaved prisoners living in the open jail will be able to get employment according to their ability.
- He said that the State Government was providing skill training to the jail inmates through various innovations. At the same time, work is being done to connect the prisoners living in open jails to the mainstream of the society through these innovations.
- He said that this petrol pump would be operated by the inmates only, which would be monitored by the Prison Monitoring Committee.
- Former Union Minister Bhanwar Jitendra Singh said that this initiative of the Prisons Department will provide employment to the prisoners living in open jail according to their ability, which will prove to be an important link for them and their families to live a dignified life and join the mainstream of the society.
