Bill seeking to set up prison development board tabled
The Hindu
It also proposes measures for better welfare of prisoners
A Bill to provide for constitution of the Karnataka Prison Development Board for strengthening of prisons and initiating correctional administrative measures was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.
The Bill, titled Karnataka Prison Development Board Bill, also provides for initiating measures for the welfare of prisoners and prisons’ staff. The board is proposed to be set up to examine the living conditions of prisoners and to contemplate correctional programmes.
The Bill also seeks to provide for developing the “prison industries” and formulate a plan for modernisation of prisons and job-oriented programmes, including technical programmes in different areas and trades to help prisoners earn incentives and also ensure that they earn their livelihood after their release.