It is essential to foster an environment that enables individuals to correct their missteps, said Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister J. Chinchurani.
She was speaking at the valedictory session of the Jail Welfare Day celebrations held at Kollam District Jail on Tuesday. Emphasizing the need to use incarceration as an opportunity for mental transformation, she said prisons function as correctional centers that enable individuals to turn away from crime and successfully reintegrate into mainstream society.
M. Noushad, MLA, presided over the function and District Information Officer L. Hemanth Kumar distributed prizes to the winners of art and sports competitions. Deputy Excise Commissioner M Noushad, Regional Transport Officer K Ajith Kumar, Deputy DMO Sreehari and District Jail Superintendent VR Sharath also spoke on the occasion.
Published – 16 Dec 2025 18:35 IST
