JAMMU, Nov 6: In an initiative aimed at promoting rehabilitation, skill development and self-reliance among prison inmates, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jammu, organised an Exhibition-cum-Sale of products prepared by inmates of Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal, and District Jail, Amphalla, at the District Court Complex, Jammu, on Friday.
The exhibition was organised as part of the ongoing Legal Services Week celebrations under the guidance of Tahir Khurshid Raina, Principal District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, DLSA Jammu, and the supervision of Maleeka Sharma, Civil Judge (Senior Division)-cum-Secretary, DLSA Jammu.
The stalls were inaugurated by Tahir Khurshid Raina in the presence of Maleeka Sharma, judicial officers, advocates, litigants and court staff.
A wide range of products prepared by inmates inside the jails was displayed for sale. These included candles, bedsheets, furniture, bakery products and various handicraft items, reflecting the skills, creativity and dedication of the inmates.
The exhibition aimed at providing a platform to showcase the talents of inmates, encourage their vocational skills and support their rehabilitation and reintegration into mainstream society. It also offered an opportunity for inmates to gain recognition for their work and move towards economic self-reliance.
Judicial officers, advocates, litigants, court staff and members of the public visited the stalls and purchased various products, extending their support and encouragement to the inmates.
Speaking on the occasion, Maleeka Sharma, Secretary, DLSA Jammu, appreciated the efforts of the Jail Authorities in undertaking the initiative. She observed that such programmes play an important role in developing practical skills among inmates while fostering confidence, dignity and a sense of purpose.
She further emphasised that providing inmates with opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and earn recognition for their work is essential for their reformation and successful reintegration into society.
The initiative highlighted the importance of a reformative approach to the justice system, reinforcing the message that skill development, dignity and equal opportunities can help individuals rebuild their lives and become productive members of society.