Will operate 'Jail Radio' in all 70 prisons by mid- 2021, says DG Prison Uttar Pradesh
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irector-General Prison Anand Kumar on Monday said that the administration intends to cover all the 70 prisons of the state and operate 'Jail Radio' in all of them by mid- 2021.
"It (Jail Radio) is aimed at bringing reformation in inmates so that a change in their mental state can be brought. It intends to help them reintegrate in society...We intend to cover all the 70 prisons of the state and operate 'Jail Radio' in all of them by mid- 2021," DG (Prison) Anand Kumar said while speaking to ANI.
Kumar said "Jail Radio" is proving to be a game-changer and very effective in reducing depression among inmates.
"Jail Radio is being operated in 26 prisons so far. It's proving to be a game-changer, and very effective in reducing depression among inmates. They themselves are operating it and are enthusiastic about it. We'll extend this to all jails, in a phased manner," he said.
✔️ Will operate 'Jail Radio' in all 70 prisons by mid- 2021, says DG Prison Uttar Pradesh
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