Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Feb 11 (ANI): Director-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 & 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. (ANI)

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