Stalls of products made by inmates to be set up
Prisons IG says move aimed at encouraging savings among prisoners
LAHORE:
The Punjab Prisons Department has launched a plan to sell the products manufactured by inmates at market rates.
Inspector General of Prisons Mirza Shahid Saleem Baig has issued an order to set up stalls of the products in the visiting areas of jails. The products will also be displayed in exhibitions and at stalls established by the government at various events.
Mirza said that the purpose of the move was to encourage the prisoners to take interest in learning skills and create opportunities for them to earn money.