Arunachal Pradesh to come up with its first jail named “Correctional Centre”

Arunachal Pradesh is set to come up with its first jail. The state government has decided to name it as a Correctional Centre.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu, in presence of Home Minister Bamang Felix on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the state’s first ‘Central Jail-turned-Correctional Centre’ at Lower Sher near Kimin in Papum Pare district.

With this approach in mind, the state’s first Central Jail would be named “Correctional Centre”, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said.

“We will ensure every effort is made to reform prisoners and provide them with the skills and opportunities required for their meaningful rehabilitation as productive and participative members of society,” Khandu said after laying the foundation stone of the Central Jail.