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Meerut MP Arun Govil Distributes Ramayana Copies to Jail Inmates on Gandhi Jayanti
- •Meerut MP and actor Arun Govil distributed copies of the Ramayana to inmates at the district jail on Gandhi Jayanti.
- •The initiative was part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-2026' and 'Seva Pakhwada' programs.
- •Govil expressed hope that reading the Ramayana would inspire inmates to introspect and bring positive changes to their lives.
- •District Jail Senior Superintendent Dr. Viresh Raj Sharma emphasized that prisons aim for inmate reform and reintegration into society.
- •Organizers stated the program promotes compassion, harmony, and a spirit of service among inmates.
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Meerut MP Arun Govil distributed copies of the Ramayana to district jail inmates on Gandhi Jayanti as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-2026' and 'Seva Pakhwada' programmes. He noted that the life of Lord Ram exemplifies truth and service, expressing hope that reading the text would encourage inmates to introspect, find mental peace, and bring positive changes to their lives.
In addition to distributing the Ramayana for mental peace and introspection, a bakery unit built for Rs 20.21 lakh using MPLAD funds was inaugurated at the District Jail by MP Arun Govil to provide employment-oriented training, promote skill development, and facilitate the rehabilitation of inmates.
The bakery unit inauguration event was attended by Meerut MP Arun Govil, District Magistrate VK Singh, and Senior Jail Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma. Jailors Avnish Yadav and Manish Kumar, along with representatives from the Virina Foundation, were also present at the occasion.
