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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
75 UP jails to get gyms to boost well-being of inmates
1 2 3 4 Lucknow: To promote physical and mental well-being of inmates as part of the state's broader reformative agenda, UP govt has approved proposal to open gyms in 75 jails across the state, besides one at the Dr Sampurnanand Jail Training Institute in Lucknow, said P V Ramasastry, DG, prisons. For the fiscal year 2024–25, state govt sanctioned Rs 1.9 crore for the project. The installation of equipment in all the identified facilities is expected to be complete soon. According to officials, this innovative effort reinforces the state's commitment to rehabilitative and health-centric correctional practices. "Physical fitness is a key component in mental and emotional rehabilitation of inmates and gyms on jail premises will help inmates channel their energy positively, reduce stress and contribute to a more disciplined jail environment," said Ramasastry. Another officer said the development aligned with ongoing transformation of UP's prison system under the Yogi Adityanath-led govt. From vocational training under the One Jail One Product (OJOP) scheme to infrastructure upgrades and health-focused reforms, the prison administration is focusing increasingly on constructive rehabilitation rather than mere confinement. The open gym initiative is expected to not only enhance inmate morale but also reduce idleness, thereby contributing to a safer and more productive prison environment. Officials confirmed similar reform-oriented programmes could be launched in future phases, building on the success and feedback from this first-of-its-kind state-wide open gym installation drive.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Amla products made by Pratapgarh dist jail inmates to be available online
1 2 3 4 Prayagraj: Amla ( Indian gooseberry ) products, including murabba, candy, pickles, juice concentrate, powder etc, prepared by groups of inmates at Pratapgarh district jail would be available at an open outlet (outside jail) and online soon. The initiative is part of the Uttar Pradesh prison department 's OJOP ( One Jail One Product ) scheme that aligns with the state govt's ambitious ODOP (One District One Product) programme. "As Pratapgarh's amla products are famous among buyers across the globe and demand for such products is increasing among consumers, jail authorities have planned to sell these products in different modes. Authorities are all set to open an outlet outside the jail campus from the first week of June," jail superintendent Rishabh Dwivedi told TOI. He further said: "Authorities are also mulling over a plan for the sale of amla products online, and for that, necessary preparations are underway." He said around four dozen inmates are preparing 12 types of amla products like amla laddoo, burfi, murabba, candy, trifala choorna, and amla pickles. Amla products worth over 300 Kg made by inmates were also displayed at an exhibition and sold at the recently held Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like San Jose : SUV Clearance Sale, Click Here To See Prices SUV Deals | Search Ads Search Now Undo "As the district jail Pratapgarh was allotted amla products under OJOP scheme, inmates were first imparted training in food processing under the state govt's 'Kaushal Vikas Mission' last year. The amla processing centre was set up in Nov 2024 at the jail," Dwivedi said, adding that there is high demand for amla products from various groups throughout the year. He further said amla has been known for centuries to have an influence on wellness. "The berries were used in traditional medicine to support digestive health, improve immunity and manage blood sugar levels," he said.
