Dimapur, Jan. 28 -- A petrol pump, M/s Ummeed Prison Welfare Service Station, was inaugurated at Dimapur district jail premises on Tuesday, marking a milestone in prison reform and inmate rehabilitation.

This first-of-its-kind petrol pump in Nagaland, operated by trained inmates under the supervision of prison staff, is a collaboration between Nagaland prison department and the Indian Oil Corporation Limited under its corporate social responsibilityprogram.

Advisor to prisons and printing and stationery Kropol Vitsu unveiled the inaugural plaque of the petrol pump as the special guest.

In his address, Vitsu praised the innovative project, stating, "This service station is more than a business venture-it symbolises hope, skill developme...