KAVRE: The district prison, Kavrepalanchok has set up a carpet industry with the aim of providing employment to the prisoners.

The project cost Rs 3 million and as many as 50 prisoners have engaged in the industry, said Gayatri Adhikari, the district prison chief.

“The inmates can earn from the industry while serving time.”

The prison will provide training to the prisoners for weaving carpets while engaging them in the industry, she said, adding that products from the industry would be exported to China.

Job opportunities of producing bamboo stools and glass bead necklaces are also available in the prison.