India News | 'Vidhik Sahayak' Project for Jail Inmates to Find Clerical Jobs Post Incarceration

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) The Delhi State Legal Services Authority in association with Delhi Prisons on Wednesday launched 'Vidhik Sahayak' project to help jail inmates find clerical job opportunities in legal field post their incarceration.

The project was launched at Rohini's Central Jail number 10, jail officials said.

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Under the pilot project, vocational skills such as data management, basic computer skills, diary and case management along with basic knowledge of laws will be provided to the inmates.

"This project will be started as a pilot project in Central Jail number 10, Rohini, Delhi. Around 50 inmates have been enrolled for the programme. If found successful, it will be emulated in other jails of Delhi as well,” Director General (Delhi Prisons) Sandeep Goel said.

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Kanwal Jeet Arora, member secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority encouraged the inmates to participate in the project in large numbers and avail the benefits for their better rehabilitation.

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