The Punjab government has made a groundbreaking move by introducing utility stores in jails across the province. Their aim is to provide quality daily necessities at reasonable prices for inmates and their loved ones.
Aslam, Brother of a Prisoner, expressed his appreciation for the initiative, saying, “We have come to meet my brother, and here the Punjab government has built a utility store, which is a very good work. You can ask your brother for anything you want to buy and give it to him here.”
Adnan Akram Jasra, Spokesman District Jail Sargodha, stated that utility stores have been established in all the jails of Punjab. The Punjab government has provided special support in this regard, with the primary purpose being to subsidize quality items for the prisoners at lower rates. This initiative replaces old contracts with quality goods.
These utility stores, now established within the prison premises, have already made a positive impact on the lives of prisoners and their families.