E-Prisons operational in all States, UTs: MHA

Aug 04, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 4 : The e-Prisons, which aims at computerisation of the functioning of prisons in the country, has been operationalised in...

MHA writes to DGs Prisons, Chief Secretaries of states/UTs on COVID-19 management in prisons, correctional homes

May 03, 2020

New Delhi [India], May 3 : The Union Home Ministry has written a letter to all DGs Prisons and Chief Secretaries of States/UTs in...

MHA issues draft guidelines for police buildings under rights of PwDs

Nov 23, 2021

New Delhi [India], November 23 : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued draft guidelines for MHA specific built infrastructure and Associated...

Centre writes to states seeking treatment, care and rehabilitation of transgenders in prison

Jan 11, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 11 : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all the states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the...

MHA amends Prison Manuals to combat caste discrimination and redefine 'Habitual Offender'; asks states, UTs for strict compliance

Jan 02, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced key amendments to the Model Prison Manual, 2016 and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act,...

Prevent prisons from becoming breeding ground for anti-national activities: MHA writes to states, UTs

May 03, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 3 : Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to all the states and Union Territories as well as their...