Towards the object of making the life of prisoners more meaningful and useful while in custody and afterwards, various skills are imparted to the prisoners to help them reintegrated into society after their release.  While long term prisoners are provided with opportunities in acquiring skills in various activities, short term prisoners are imparted training in programmes like masonry, plumbing, electric wiring, house wiring etc.  The National Academy of Construction (NAC) a Government of India undertaking is imparting skills to prisoners in these trades.