Republic Day was celebrated at District Jail Amphalla, Jammu where a cultural programme was presented by the inmates. Sh. B. V. R.Subrahmanyam, IAS, Chief Secretary,J&K was the Chief Guest. The programme was witnessed by, V.K. Singh, Director General of Police, Prisons, Dr. M. S.Lone, DIG Prisons, Professor Ramesh Singh, Principal Dental College besides senior officers and staff of Prisons Department.

During the programme inmates presented various cultural items like patriotic songs,folk songs, dance numbers which received thunderous applause from the audience.

Superintendent District Jail Jammu in his welcome address underlined various steps being taken in the prisons for welfare of prisoners& improving prison administration.He highlighted that the Department is making efforts towards making jails self reliant and providing better living conditions and training facilities to the inmates.

Sh.B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, IAS in his address appreciated the efforts made by jail authorities for welfare of prisoners. He welcomed the introduction of e-mulaqatin Prisons. He asked the inmates to make best utilization of their time in prisons by acquiring skills available in the jail.He lauded the inmates who performed during the Function and presented commendations to the trainers.

Earlier,the Chief Secretary inaugurated the Video Conferencing facility at Amphalla jail.