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The functions of prisons and correctional institutions shall be as follows, namely:- (i) to keep prisoners in safe custody; (ii) to take suitable measures for the safety and security of prisoners; (iii) to provide the prisoners with food, clothing, accommodation, other necessities and medical treatment; (iv) to provide correctional services to the prisoners with the objective of rehabilitating them in the society as law abiding citizens; (v) to maintain discipline in the prison in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder; (vi) to adopt measures,- (a) to put the prisoners sentenced to rigorous imprisonment to labour; (b) to put the prisoners to vocation-oriented labour; and (c) to put the prisoners on activities in prison like cooking, sanitary services, gardening, or any other job on a roster basis; and Functions of prisons and correctional institutions. PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ.(EXTRA), MAY 21, 2026 (VYSK 31, 1948 SAKA) 589 (vii) to provide such other facilities and amenities to the prisoners, as may be prescribed. CHAPTER-III PRISON ACCOMMODATION