Director General of Prisons Satish Golcha on Thursday hoisted the National Flag at the Prison Headquarters on the occasion of 78th Independence Day and announced a special remission for convicts.

In his address, the Director General (Prisons) announced that a total of 1,160 eligible convicts were granted remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during their time in prison.

A statement by the department said, “New Laws have been implemented in all jails of Delhi prisons and work is at advance stage regarding Online Court Production of Inmates before courts. Officers, staff have been informed, trained in aspects of release, bails etc regarding various relevant sections of BNS, BNSS and BSS.”

It added that additionally, the department is reinforcing its focus on the theme of Correctional Philosophy by emphasizing education and skill development programs for inmates. “In line with this initiative, the department is collaborating with Max Healthcare Facilities, Primero, Ministry of Tourism GoI, IOCL ,  FICCI  YFLO  and Art of Living to provide vocational training and further enhance rehabilitation programs at Delhi Prisons.  Several other organizations are also contributing to skill development initiatives across various jails,” it stated.

Golcha also highlighted recent advancements in prison security, including the installation of 1,248 additional CCTV cameras equipped with facial recognition technology to enhance the safety of inmates. “Furthermore, the latest mobile jammers have been installed in six jails of the Tihar prison complex, specifically targeting high-security wards,” it said.

Screening tests for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis were conducted for 10,573 prisoners and a special cervical cancer screening camp was organized in collaboration with AIIMS at Jail No. 06. “Number of Ambulances and Recruitment of Doctors for Delhi prisons has been taken up on priority. A proposal for creation of 3200 new  posts in Delhi Prisons is at an advance stage of consideration,” the statement said. Staff Reporter n New Delhi

Director General of Prisons Satish Golcha on Thursday hoisted the National Flag at the Prison Headquarters on the occasion of 78th Independence Day and announced a special remission for convicts.

In his address, the Director General (Prisons) announced that a total of 1,160 eligible convicts were granted remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during their time in prison.

A statement by the department said, “New Laws have been implemented in all jails of Delhi prisons and work is at advance stage regarding Online Court Production of Inmates before courts. Officers, staff have been informed, trained in aspects of release, bails etc regarding various relevant sections of BNS, BNSS and BSS.”

It added that additionally, the department is reinforcing its focus on the theme of Correctional Philosophy by emphasizing education and skill development programs for inmates. “In line with this initiative, the department is collaborating with Max Healthcare Facilities, Primero, Ministry of Tourism GoI, IOCL ,  FICCI  YFLO  and Art of Living to provide vocational training and further enhance rehabilitation programs at Delhi Prisons.  Several other organizations are also contributing to skill development initiatives across various jails,” it stated.

Golcha also highlighted recent advancements in prison security, including the installation of 1,248 additional CCTV cameras equipped with facial recognition technology to enhance the safety of inmates. “Furthermore, the latest mobile jammers have been installed in six jails of the Tihar prison complex, specifically targeting high-security wards,” it said.

Screening tests for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis were conducted for 10,573 prisoners and a special cervical cancer screening camp was organized in collaboration with AIIMS at Jail No. 06. “Number of Ambulances and Recruitment of Doctors for Delhi prisons has been taken up on priority. A proposal for creation of 3200 new  posts in Delhi Prisons is at an advance stage of consideration,” the statement said.