Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Punjab Governor Reviews Burail Jail Facilities
The Governor of Punjab, who is also in charge of Chandigarh, visited a jail called Burail Jail.
He checked the kitchen to see if the food is good and talked to the people who cook there.
He also looked at the classes where prisoners learn skills like woodwork and sewing.
The Governor even checked the hospital in the jail to make sure the prisoners are getting good medical care.
He also talked to the women prisoners and listened to their problems.
He wants to make sure the jail is a good place for prisoners to learn and get better.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited Burail Jail in Chandigarh to review facilities and welfare measures.
He inspected the jail kitchen, tasted the food, and interacted with kitchen staff.
Kataria reviewed skill development courses at the Jeevan Dhara ITI within the jail, including woodwork and sewing technology.
He checked the healthcare facilities, including the jail dispensary and medical services provided to inmates.
The Governor also reviewed the facilities and activities available to women inmates, including kitchen facilities, a library, and ITI-related activities.
- Who
- Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and senior Chandigarh Administration officials
- What
- Reviewed facilities, welfare measures, and skill development initiatives at Burail Jail
- When
- Tuesday, January 6
- Where
- Burail Jail, Chandigarh
- Why
- To assess and improve the conditions and services provided to inmates
- Governor's Name
- Gulab Chand Kataria
- Jail Name
- Burail Jail
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Date of Visit
- Tuesday, January 6
- ITI Courses Offered
- Woodwork Technician, Sewing Technology
- Key Areas Reviewed
- Kitchen, Healthcare, Skill Development, Women's Facilities, Cultural Initiatives