ACHHAM: The inmates in District Jail here have been provided training on production of incense candles.

The Office of Cottage and Small Industries in the district organized the week-long training to the prisoners from November 4.

Currently, 15 inmates were provided the skills so that they could produce the fragrance-emitting candles that help in their earning after they complete jail term, according to Office Chief Bhim Bahadur Singh. The opportunity was ensured as per the demand made by the inmates.

He added that the skills received during the training would be useful not only to make income but also to get rehabilitated in the society following the prisoners’ exit from the jail.