Jail fitness centre
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21, 2013:
After donating several fitness equipment to the Sajiwa Jail fitness centre, the equipment were upgraded today in the presence of RK Viswajit, the Real Hero awardee and owner of Animal Gym.
A function christened "Fitness Centre Upgradation Programme" featuring a special spiritual discourse was also held inside the jail premises.
Out of 650 inmates of the jail, more than 450 have been benefiting from the fitness centre and other facilities which were provided by various NGOs and the jail authority.
While spiritual counselling is given every Sunday, the inmates are given the choice of attending a special study centre opened under IGNOU free of cost.
Moreover, a Library has been opened so that the jail inmates can learn more and use their time in constructive way.
The function was graced by Pastor Dijen of Porompat Community Church, Panthawpua (Buddhist monk) of the All Manipur Buddhist Association, BK Nirmal Sachi of the Rajyoga Teacher Brahma Kumaris Manipur, Manipur Veda Vidyapeeth trustee BA Angousana Sharma, Divine Life Society life member Rishikesh and Asst Prof Md Dr Raheijuddin Sheikh.
The function concluded with Jail SP IK Muivah conveying gratitude to the 12/13 NGOs who reached out to the jail authorities and helped in developing a sense of discipline and responsibility among the jail inmates.