Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Prisons department in collaboration with CAUSE-NGO organized Dawat-e-Iftaar during which mental health and drug de-addiction awareness programme for the jail inmates was held at Central Jail Srinagar.
Director General of Police & Prisons J&K Shri Dilbag Singh IPS was the chief guest on the occasion. Principal District & Sessions Judge Srinagar Sh Abdul Rashid, DIG Prisons Dr M. S. Lone, Prof. Raes Qadri Dean Students Welfare University of Kashmir, Dr Showkat Shafi, Dy Director DIQA, KU, Zubair Rashid, Patron CAUSE, Senior Prison and police officers were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Dilbag Singh said that the purpose of this program was to raise awareness among the inmates and staff about mental illnesses and strategies to attain mental health and wellness. He said that jail authorities are putting in their best efforts to ensure stress-free life inside the prisons and towards this many steps are being taken. Psychiatric consultations, yoga meditation, art therapy, sports and cultural activities are a regular feature of all the jails. He added that the jails are by and large tobacco and drug free. Every year programs on drug de-addiction are being organised in the jails.
He said jail authorities ensure that all arrangements for fasting are in place in the jails so that the inmates don’t face any difficulty during the holy month. Changes in diet as suggested by the Prison Medical Officers are also made. DGP wished all the inmates blessing of the Ramadan.
On the occasion Mufti Mansoor highlighted the importance of fasting in Ramadan and its reverence in the Islam. Doctors present highlighted the health benefits of fasting besides talking about mental illnesses and suicide prevention
Superintendent Central Jail Shri Mukesh Kakkar appreciated the efforts of CAUSE NGO for reaching out to the jail inmates and also thanked DGP Police & Prisons, and other dignitaries for gracing the occasion.