Lamtluang Online News: On 11 January 2025, Hon'ble Justice Vijay Bishnoy, Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, launched the 'Special Campaign for Old Prisoners and Terminally Ill Prisoners and Skill Development' at District Jail, Lawngtlai, Mizoram.
He emphasised the importance of providing prisoners with employable skills, enabling them to lead dignified lives after release. Justice Bishnoy praised Mizoram SLSA and DLSA for their effective implementation of the campaign.
Justice Michael Zothankhuma, Judge of the Gauhati High Court, highlighted Mizoram's efforts in rehabilitating prisoners through various programmes, including agriculture, animal husbandry, carpentry, and computer training.
The Chief Justice stressed the need for collaborative efforts between government departments, NGOs, and individuals to support prisoner rehabilitation.
District Jail, Lawngtlai, has a capacity of 90 prisoners and is currently housing 36 prisoners. The programme was attended by government officials, including Pu Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy, IAS, District Deputy Commissioner.
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