CJI Surya Kant inaugurates skill courses, anti-drug drive in Haryana jails

• CJI Surya Kant inaugurated Skill Development Centres, ITI, and Polytechnic courses in Haryana prisons under the "Empowering Lives Behind Bars" initiative.
• He also launched a month-long Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
• Justice Surya Kant emphasized structured reintegration, proposing district-level boards and simplified bail procedures for migrant workers.
• He stressed psychological rehabilitation, trauma-informed counselling, and industry partnerships for inmate apprenticeships and hiring.
• Courses include ITI trades (computer operations, welding, plumbing, dressmaking) and a 3-year Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Engineering.

Why It Matters: New prison skill programs aim to empower inmates for reintegration and reduce recidivism.