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Jail Skills Forge New Lives for Women
8 Mar
Summary
- Women learn vocational skills in prison for income.
- Beautician and computer courses lead to jobs.
- Non-profit aids ex-inmates in rebuilding lives.

Women are transforming their post-prison realities by applying vocational skills learned within Dasna and Luksar jails. These programs offer a critical lifeline, equipping inmates with trades such as beauty services, tailoring, and computer literacy.
Reena, a former inmate, now works as a freelance beautician, a skill she gained during her incarceration. This newfound independence allows her to support herself financially, a stark contrast to her previous dependence. Another woman, acquitted after five years, secured a data entry job using a computer course certificate obtained in Luksar jail.
These initiatives, supported by the India Vision Foundation, aim to restore dignity and provide economic opportunities. For many, these skills represent their first chance at financial independence and a pathway to reintegrating into society with confidence and self-reliance.




