Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday conducted a comprehensive visit to Tihar Jail, reinforcing the Government's commitment to prison reforms, inmate welfare and staff development. The visit highlighted the Government's dedication to improving the living conditions of inmates, enhancing staff welfare, and ensuring the overall betterment of the correctional facilities under the Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi.

The Minister was accompanied by Home Secretary Chanchal Yadav, Director General of Prisons Satish Golcha, Additional Inspector General Ajay Kumar Bisht, Deputy Inspector General (HQ & Tihar Range) Rajeev Singh and other senior officers of Prison Department during the visit. The minister expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far and assured that the Government will continue to prioritize the welfare of both inmates and staff in all future initiatives.

During his visit to Central Jail No. 6 (Women), Kailash Gahlot reviewed the vocational training being imparted by “Chal Charkha Unit”, Stitching & Jewellery Unit. He praised the NGO managing the Charkha Unit for providing valuable vocational training to the inmates, which will make them self-reliant after their release from jail. He also appreciated the training being imparted in the Stitching & Block Printing Unit run with the help of Pearl Academy.

In Central Jail No. 3, the minister visited the “Gaushala” and observed its activities. He also inspected the “Langar,” where food is prepared for inmates, and appreciated the quality and cleanliness of the facility. The Minister stressed the need to expand the capacity as well as the facilities of the hospital in the Tihar jail complex. He also provided his inputs towards overall improvement of general infrastructure of prisons.

“I visited Tihar Jail, the largest prison complex in Asia, as part of the Delhi Government's ongoing efforts to improve prison conditions. During my  visit, I inspected the basic facilities being provided to the prisoners and issued some corrective directions. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Government is committed to prison reform”.

“ Our visit to Tihar Jail is yet another step towards improving prison conditions and ensuring that inmates are given the necessary resources to reform themselves.

We believe that every individual has the potential to reform, and it is our responsibility to provide them with the necessary resources to do so. I am confident that with the collective efforts of our government, prison authorities, and citizens, we can create a more just and equitable society,” Gahlot said in a statement.

Gahlot reiterated the Kejriwal Government's commitment to implement positive interventions in the lives of inmates.