Raipur, 10 May 2026/ A special grand function was organized today in Central Jail and Women Jail, Raipur under Chhattisgarh Government's ambitious scheme Nishchay. The main objective of this program is to take young prisoners away from the world of crime and lead them towards self-reliance and respectable life. Zen Ji Nishchay program is being run in all the jails of Chhattisgarh with the aim of preventing young prisoners from going back into the quagmire of crime. Under this program, young prisoners are provided counseling, knowledge of guilt, self-employment oriented skill training and loan through bank for self-employment after release.

From skill development to self-reliance

During the ceremony, a total of 67 inmates were awarded skill development certificates upon completion of their training. These included 38 female inmates and 29 male inmates.
The Nishchay program aims to provide inmates with knowledge of crime, psychological counseling, and employment-oriented training under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Sharma and supported by the Chief Minister's Secretary Mr. Rahul Bhagat.

Computer center for technical education inaugurated

To promote digital literacy, a computer training center was formally inaugurated today at the Central Jail, Raipur. Inmates will now be able to receive basic and advanced computer training within the prison, which will enhance their employment opportunities after release.

Upcoming Loan Mela Financial Assistance for Self-Employment

Not limiting the rehabilitation of prisoners to just training, preparations have also been completed to empower them financially. On May 13, 2026, a loan fair will be organized by the Indian Overseas Bank in the Central Jail premises, the objective of which is to provide easy loans to the prisoners who are about to be released, to start their own business. On this occasion, DG (Prisons) Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Jail Superintendent Mr. Yogesh Singh Kshatriya, Women Jail Incharge Ms. Garima Pandey along with all the officers and employees of the jail administration were present.