Phek SP Dr Pritpal Kaur addresses the gathering during the launching programme of Project Revive in Phek on July 25.
Our Correspondent
Phek | July 26
“Project Revive,” an initiative of Phek SP Dr Pritpal Kaur was launched on July 25 in Phek for District Jail inmates. This project, conceptualised in collaboration with KVK-ICAR Phek and Phek District Legal Service Authority, aims at providing livelihood training to District Jail inmates.
Speaking at the launching programme, Dr Kaur emphasized that the training program would aid in the rehabilitation of inmates, enabling them to earn an honest living after overcoming past mistakes and temptations. She encouraged them to transform their lives with revived hearts and contribute to a peaceful and progressive society.
Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Senior Scientist & Head of ICAR-KVK, Phek (Porba), highlighted the significance of the project and outlined upcoming agricultural initiatives.
Technical training on vermicomposting and other sustainable livelihood skills, along with necessary supplies, was conducted by Dr T Esther Longkumer, Chief Technical Officer (Soil Science) at ICAR-KVK, Phek.
The programme was chaired by Nukhochiyi Tetseo, Jailor of District Jail, Phek, with the invocation offered by Shevi Neikha. Sekhotso Rokha, Retainer Lawyer for PDLSA Phek, delivered welcome address.
The event concluded with practical hands-on training and a motivational address encouraging inmates to pursue hard work and a purposeful life, marking a significant step toward positive prisoner rehabilitation.