Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Punjab to Recruit 60 Psychologists and Counselors for Jails
The government in Punjab is going to hire 60 psychologists and counselors to help people in jail.
The government wants to make sure that everyone in jail is doing okay, especially with their mental health.
The Jails Department will be in charge of finding these new workers, and they'll do it in a fair way.
This is part of the government's plan to support people in prison, helping them get better and feel healthier overall.
Punjab to recruit 60 psychologists and counselors for state jails.
The initiative aims to bolster the mental healthcare of inmates.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the decision.
The recruitment will be overseen by the Jails Department.
The process will be conducted through transparent outsourcing.
- Who
- Punjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and the Jails Department.
- What
- Punjab will recruit 60 psychologists and counselors for jails.
- When
- Announced on Monday, July 28.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- To improve mental healthcare and well-being of inmates.
- Announcement By
- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
- Number of Professionals
- 60
- Target Group
- Inmates in Punjab jails
- Department in charge
- Jails Department
- Purpose
- Enhance mental healthcare & rehabilitation