Prisons Deptt launches website

Principal Secretary Home Department, B.R. Sharma today declared 5th State Prison Duty Meet - 2012 open at an impressive function held at Central Jail Kotbhalwal.

Director General of Prisons, Navin Agarwal was present on the occasion.

Mr. Sharma emphasized the importance of Prison Duty Meet in his speech and elaborated on various aspects of the same. He appreciated the work of Prisons Department particularly the programmes of Reformation and Rehabilitation for changing the mindset of the deviated youth.

Director General Prisons, Navin Agarwal elaborated on the purpose of holding State Prison Duty Meet annually. He said during meet we will be observing the professional competence of prison staff, examining their duty related knowledge and creating healthy competition among them. Superintendent Central Jail Kotbhalwal, Rajni Sehgal also spoke on the occasion.

A total of 44 participants selected from all over the State participated in the events of Essay Competition, Quiz Competition, Problem Solving Competition, First Aid Competition/Hygienic and Health Care Competition, Competition on finding of hidden prisoners and articles, prevention of escape and suicide, besides 100 meter / 800 meters race.

After declaring the State Prison Duty Meet open, the chief guest also launched the website of J&K Prisons Department (www.jkprisons.org) which was long pending demand of the department.

CAPD launches website in jammu and kashmir

Akhoon launches website, toll free helpline of CAPD

In order to bring transparency in the functioning of CAPD Department and provide up-to-date information about the activities to the consumers, a website www.dircapdjmu.nic.in and a toll free helpline 2502609 have been set up in Directorate of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Jammu.

The website was launched by Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD) Qamar Ali Akhoon here today.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that Government endeavours to provide transparent governance to the people of the State, adding that launching website at CAPD head office is a step in this direction. He said the facilities would benefit common man for getting information regarding availability of essential commodities in Government sale depots. They can also register their complaints for early redressal.

Mr. Akhoon called upon the people to give their valuable suggestions for improving public distribution system, adding that their suggestions would be considered positively.

The Minister said that the website will also have the information about Public Information Officers of the department, from whom the consumers can seek information regarding any matter concerned to their areas. He said up-to-date stocking and supply position of food grains at food godowns and sale depots is also available on the website.

The Minister directed the concerned that data on the website should be updated on daily basis to keep the viewers abreast with the departmental functioning.

Commissioner/ Secretary CAPD Pradeep Gupta, Director CAPD Jammu Parvez Ahmad besides senior officers of the department were present on the occasion.