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Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Indian Express
On I-Day, around 1500 convicts granted special remission at Tihar Jail
On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, special remission in a range of 15 to 25 days, was granted to 1497 convicts at the Tihar Jail. During the Independence Day celebration at Tihar prison, Director General (Prisons) Satish Golchha, said that a total of 1,497 inmates were eligible for special remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during their time in the prison. In an effort to tackle overcrowding in the Capital's prisons, DG Golchha announced that a new jail will be built in Narela with Rs 145.58 crore sanctioned by the Delhi government. Golchha said that around 600 inmates are being provided training in Unnati Cognitive Behavioural Programme of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in collaboration with Osmania University, while several other organisations are contributing to vocational training across jails. DG Golchha further said that over 3,200 vacant posts in Tihar Jail have been filled after Jail Cadre staff were promoted. '1,697 warden and 93 assistant superintendent posts have been newly advertised to strengthen manpower,' the DG said. The DG also informed that the department had recently taken over the operation of the Lampur Detention Centre.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Over 1,400 convicts at Delhi Prisons given special remission on 79th Independence Day
NEW DELHI: Over 1,400 convicts in Delhi prisons were granted special remission on Friday on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, while the Delhi government approved Rs 145.58 crore to ease overcrowding in the city's jails. The Delhi Prisons department marked the day with Director General of Prisons Satish Golchha hoisting the national flag at the prison headquarters. In his address, the DG announced that a total of 1,497 eligible convicts would receive remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during incarceration. 'It was announced that to ease out the overcrowding of Delhi jails, a new jail in Narela will be constructed as the amount of Rs 145.58 crore has been approved by the Delhi government. It is also informed that the operation and management of Lampur detention centre has been taken over by the prison department in which around 273 foreigners are detained,' Golchha said. The prison department is also emphasising correctional philosophy by focusing on education and skill development programs for inmates. As part of this initiative, 600 prisoners are receiving training under the Unnati Cognitive Behavioural Programme of BPR&D in collaboration with Usmania University, with several other organisations supporting skill development initiatives across various jails. Golchha highlighted the recent implementation of BNS-2023, BNSS-2023, and BSA-2023, noting that Section 479 of BNSS-2023 was successfully applied and work on online court production through video conferencing is at an advanced stage. He also said an intelligence cell has been set up to further enhance prison security. Health and well-being were a key focus, with specialist doctors recruited to provide treatment to inmates within the jails. Over the past year, 3,247 new posts were created, leading to promotions within the jail cadre, while 1,697 posts of warder and 93 posts of assistant superintendent have been advertised by DSSSB for recruitment.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Almost 1,500 convicts at Tihar Jail given special remission on 79th Independence Day
Special remission was granted to almost 1,500 convicts at the Tihar Jail on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, with officials announcing that the Delhi Government has sanctioned ₹145.58 crore to build a new jail in Narela to ease overcrowding in the national capital's prisons. Director General (Prisons) Satish Golchha in his address during the flag-hoisting event at the Tihar prison headquarters on Friday (August 15, 2025), said a total of 1,497 inmates have been found eligible for special remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during their time in the prison. Remission reduces the period of the sentence without changing its character. Independence Day LIVE: Specially-abled students perform national anthem in sign language in Srinagar The Tihar Jail, Asia's largest prison complex, built in 1957, currently has more than 18,000 inmates. The prison complex spreads across Jail Number 1 to 16, with Jail Number 6 and 16 specially designed to house women prisoners. The DG also informed that the department had recently taken over the operation of the Lampur Detention Centre, where around 273 foreigners are housed. "The Prison Department is strengthening its "correctional philosophy" by focussing on education and skill development for inmates," he said. In his longest-ever Independence Day speech, PM Modi emphasises self-reliance, self-respect; warns of attempt to change India's demography According to a statement, Mr. Golchha said that around 600 prisoners are undergoing the 'Unnati' cognitive behavioural programme of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in collaboration with Osmania University, while several other organisations are contributing to vocational training across jails. 'The Department has implemented Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and is at an advanced stage of enabling online court production through video conferencing,' he added. 'To enhance prison security, an intelligence cell has also been set up,' the DG said. He also informed that specialist doctors have been recruited to provide treatment within the jails. Last year, 3,247 new posts were created, leading to promotions in the jail cadre. What were the key announcements in PM Modi's Independence Day 2025 speech? "Additionally, the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has advertised 1,697 warder and 93 assistant superintendent posts to strengthen manpower," he further said. Mr. Golchha announced that a new jail will be built in Narela with ₹145.58 crore sanctioned by the Delhi Government to ease overcrowding in the city's prisons. He reiterated the Department's commitment to reform and rehabilitate, saying that the aim is to prepare inmates for reintegration into society while ensuring the security of the facilities. "We are focussing on providing education, skills and psychological support to help inmates lead a better life after their release," he said. The Independence Day function concluded with cultural performances by inmates and staff members, reflecting a message of unity, reform and hope within the prison walls.
