Haryana Jail Minister Dr Arvind Sharma on Saturday announced a diploma course in Computer Engineering for prison inmates as part of the government’s efforts to promote skill development and self-reliance among them.“As part of the initiative, 12 courses will be introduced in five jails of the state, including Gurgaon District Jail. A diploma course in Computer Engineering will soon begin here, for which a training centre has already been set up,” Sharma said during his visit to Gurgaon, where he inspected the district jail at Bhondsi, reviewed various arrangements, and also met with family members of inmates who had come to visit them.“The government is committed to ensuring adequate basic facilities and robust security arrangements in state prisons, while also preparing inmates to reintegrate into society smoothly after completing their sentences,” he said.ITI-certified courses have been approved for five jails – Central Jail, Ambala, and district jails at Gurgaon, Faridabad, Karnal, and Panipat.Inmates of Gurugram Jail will have the opportunity to pursue a three-year diploma course in Computer Engineering, he said. “For this, a training centre has been established within the jail premises in collaboration with ITI Indri (Nuh). So far, 29 inmates have registered for this diploma programme,” Sharma revealed.“In addition, 25 inmates have registered for a one-year Plumbing course, 25 for a Welding course, and 25 for a Computer Applications course”, Sharma said.The minister also directed Jail Superintendent Naresh Goyal to publish a catalogue of wooden items being made by inmates so that their products can be promoted to reach a wider audience.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Haryana