Female inmates of Aligarh Jail create designer Diyas for Diwali

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 29 : In a unique initiative, female inmates at Aligarh Jail are busy crafting colourful designer diyas (oil lamps) in preparation for Diwali.

These handcrafted diyas will be sold at stalls set up outside the prison, providing a source of income for the inmates.
Prison Superintendent Brijendra Singh Yadav announced that over 20,000 diyas have been produced under the Self-Reliant India and Skill Development schemes.
The profits generated from the sale of these diyas will go directly to the inmates, promoting their financial independence.
"Designer Diyas are being created by the female inmates here and the male inmates are creating electric diyas. Approximately 20,000 diyas have been created by female inmates. Their packaging has also been done. The cost for small diyas has been kept at Rs 2 while it is Rs 10 for big Diyas. It has been kept for sale for the general public" Prison Superintendent Brijendra Singh Yadav said while speaking to ANI.

"This initiative has been taken to make the women Aatmanirbhar under the self-reliant India scheme," Yadav said.

Additionally, photos and videos of the inmates at work will be uploaded to the Namami Gange app, showcasing their efforts and creativity.