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He said that approval has been granted to recruit 60 Psychologist Counselors for jails across Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized the AAP led Punjab Government&#8217;s commitment to the well-being of inmates. &#8220;This initiative underscores our dedication to providing comprehensive support to individuals within the prison system, including crucial mental health services,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revealing further, the Finance Minister Cheema said that the Jails Department will oversee the recruitment of these 60 Psychologist Counselors through a completely transparent outsourcing process. 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