Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday announced that the state government will launch Aam Aadmi Clinics in central jails as part of its effort to build a healthier Punjab and ensure comprehensive well-being for inmates.

“In our effort to build a healthier Punjab, the Government is launching a pilot project to set up Aam Aadmi Clinics inside central jails, ensuring comprehensive healthcare and mental well-being for inmates,” Singh posted on X.

The Punjab Minister further informed that psychologists and psychiatrists would also be deputed to support inmates’ mental health, as the government believes in reforming individuals.

“We view jails as Sudhar Ghars (reform homes), believing that true justice lies in reforming individuals. Psychologists and psychiatrists

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