Important Prison Reforms (Please utilize Ms. Kiran Bedi)

1. Please increase no. of prisons in each city and dstrict.
2. Automate the databases with all details and connect all prisons nationwide .
3. Implement Tihar type Meditation and Yoga classes for all Prisoners.
4. All prisons should have large courts to conduct in prison trials to reduce court commuting.
5. All prisons should have in built colleges or vocational colleges for all skills.

According to NCRB, more than 3 Lakh citizens are in prisons. The detrimental impact of imprisonment, not only on individuals but on families and communities, and economic factors also need to be taken into account when considering the need for prison Reforms.

According to UNODC's technical assistance in the area of prison reform covers the following thematic areas: pre-trial detention; prison management; alternative measures and sanctions; social reintegration.

First & foremost important thing is the SPEEDY judgement of long pending cases. My suggestion is to run the courts in 2 - 3 shifts (24 hrs. non stop). The logic is simple that with the existing practice of working hrs. in court, it will take decades for the pending cases to reach the judgement. Without spending money on adding the infrastructure it can be done. We may have to create some position for Judges on adhoc basis(which I feel not very difficult).

Steps should be taken to reform the prisoner's mind in psychological way. His past & childhood experiences will throw a light into his current behavior. Psychologists should help the inmates find the fault in their way of life. Music therapy is good means to solace their troubled mind. They are patients who need behavioral treatment. This is where a true religion can help a man find himself. Vocational training will help them earn a livelihood. Hospital visit will teach them about real life.

A carefully structured program with the help of psychologists should be created, choosing topics which help in pulling the criminals out of their habit and changing the course of their life. Eg: stories of world history invoking patriotism, showing how India was victimised and how it's their responsibility to help in nation building. Stories of how badly prisoners are treated world over but how well we treat our prisoners. Stories of valour of our ancestors. Heroics of informers to Govt

Dearest NaMo, Team NaMo & friends,

Our prisons need to be overhauled keeping 4 issues in mind:
1) Reform & Rehab 2) Human Rights 3) Cost 4) Discipline

Our prisoners should not be draining the tax payer. They should contribute to reducing cost of operating a prison. We should use this huge free labour force to cut costs in Govt expenditure. Non-sensitive requirements of Govt offices/schools which can be produced shud be identified eg: tables, cupboards, school desks, carrom boards

an amendment be made in the code of criminal procedure compulsorily producing inmates once in a month before the court which would especially help in cases where accused want to plead guilty in petty cases

Namaste!
Prisons should be centers for rebirth of thinking capacities and innovative minds of inmates.As it is there was some hidden talent or force in inmates though in the negative direction which have made them come there!What do i think of and can be done is the marketing of jail products.Colleges have associations like NSS who have different activities wherein they need to make up with small scale marketing strategies to sell the product be it anything.bless us to do work fr our frnds.

All prisoners should be used for clean india campaign including Ganga Cleaning. This will make them to work for getting their food who can be kept in temporary night shelters tents built by them. This will save prison space for alternate use i.e shelters for beggers during night time. Further prisoners will not use their stay for anti-social activities with the help prison authorities by paying money. This will force them to change their attitude by way of public service.

Sir, many "high value" inmates have a free run, this needs to be prevented by installing CCTV's, mobile jammers & sniffer dogs for drugs. The parole system needs to be strictly monitored by a dedicated non-partisan board. All prisons should have a library, monitored computer room for study, skill training lab, yoga & meditation center. E-class rooms can be started with assistance from central varsities / KV's with both student & teacher volunteers who can be given extra credits in their course.