Jail inmates to turn RJ's, progressive move by Uttarakhand Suddowala Jail authorities

As a part of the scheme to reform and rehabilitate the inmates of Uttarakhand Jail, the jail authorities have started an initiative to help them don the role of Radio Jockeys( RJs). The main objective of the programme is to help the inmates be in good humour and overcome depression.

Dehradun (Uttarakhand): As a part of the scheme to reform and rehabilitate the inmates of Uttarakhand Jail, the jail authorities have started an initiative to help them don the role of Radio Jockeys( RJs). In this regard, preparations have already been started by the Suddowala Jail authorities in the state capital, Dehradun.

For the same, the authorities have prepared a soundproof studio in the jail premises where inmates as RJs will announce the daily official activities of the jail and will also play the Bollywood numbers at the request of fellow inmates The main objective of the programme is to help the inmates be in good humour and overcome depression.

The radio station is being set up with the help of a social worker, Dr Vartika Nanda. The selected RJs will have to go through an online audition on August 11 and those passing the audition will be given training by Radio FM Mirchi. In this regard, 10 male inmates and 5 female inmates have applied.

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According to the jail officials, this will give an opportunity to the inmates to develop creativity in them which will also inspire other inmates to lead a good life.

According to Jail Superintendent Dadhiram, the main objective of the initiative is to free the inmates from stress and give them a platform to voice their talent. Under this new initiative, the jail administration will not only give radio jockey training to such skilled prisoners but will also try to mobilize all the resources for debate competition and entertainment activities in the jail with them.