Cultural Activity

1. Artistic Work By Jail Inmates

Artistic Work has been done in Rupantran Kendra by the inmates of the jail with the help of expertise of Home Science College, Sec-10, Chandigarh. The walls of the Rupantra Kendra Have been painted with soothing Colours. We have also planned to paint other walls of the jail with soothing colours.

2. Dance, Drama & Songs

To channelize negative energy of inmates and to develop hidden talent in the inmates various cultural activity like Dance, Drama, Singing, Mimicry, Anchoring etc are organised on regular basis. Trained inmates in the concerned field are deputed to train the interested inmates.

3. Music Room

To practice cultural activities a music room has been ear marked. Different musical instrument like Harmonium, Tabla, Dholki, Dholak, Dufli, Khartal, Chimta, Tumbi, Flute, Guitar, Drum pad, Octapad & Musical Keyboard etc. are provided. A good quality sound system is also available for live performances and practice. Costumes for Bhangra, Group Dance & Various Drama & Skits are also available.

4. Annual Cultural Program

To develop interest of inmates in cultural activities an annual cultural evening is organised every year for the best performer. Prizes are also given to the best performer. Senior dignitories like Administrator UT, Chandigarh, Advisor to the Administrator Chandigarh, Home Secretary UT, Chandigarh and Judges of Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, grace the event to encourage the inmates.

5. Lohri Celebration -2018

Lohri Celebrated with jail inmates by Braham Kumaris

6. Celebration of Republic Day, 2019

Hoisting Flag by Dr. O.P. Mishra, IPS, Inspector General of Prisons, UT, Chandigarh.

7. Celebration of 5th International Yoga Day, 2019

5th International Yoga Day, 2019 was celebrated in the Model Jail, Chandigarh on 21.06.2019. The Hon’ble District & Sessions Judge, Chandigarh Sh. Balbir Singh was the Chief Guest on this occasion. Dr.  Shushil Garg, Addl. Sessions Judge, Mrs. Poonam R. Joshi, Addl. Sessions Judge, Chandigarh, Ms. Gitanjali Goel, JMIC, Chandigarh and Ms. Navneet Kaur, JMIC, Chandigarh were also present on this occasion. About 350 inmates (male & female) took part in the yoga activities under the guidance of yoga teachers of Art of Living institution. The District & Sessions Judge, Chandigarh also addressed the inmates regarding benefits of Yoga aasans in daily routine.

8. Visit of District and Sessions Judge, Chandigarh

Sh. Paramjit Singh, District & Sessions Judge, Chandigarh, CJM and Sh. Ombir Singh, IG Prisons.(17-08-2019)