7 months ago
Inmates Feed Gangasagar Pilgrims in Social Initiative
Some prisoners from two jails in India are helping to feed people who are visiting a holy place called Gangasagar.
These prisoners have been in jail for a long time and have shown good behavior.
They are working with a group of people who are not part of the government to cook and serve food to the visitors.
The idea is to help the prisoners feel good about themselves and become better people by doing something nice for others.
The police officer in charge of the jails says that this project has made the prisoners feel more positive.
Inmates from Dum Dum and Presidency jails are feeding Gangasagar pilgrims.
The initiative started on January 9 at Outram Ghat.
Inmates were selected for exemplary behavior and long sentences.
The goal is to reintegrate inmates into society through service.
A non-government organization is partnering in the initiative.
- Who
- Inmates from Dum Dum and Presidency correctional facilities
- What
- Feeding Gangasagar pilgrims as part of a social initiative
- Where
- Outram Ghat, Gangasagar camp
- When
- Initiative started on January 9
- Why
- To reintegrate inmates into society and spread humanity
Key facts
- Initiative Location
- Outram Ghat, Gangasagar camp
- Initiative Start Date
- January 9
- Involved Inmates
- From Dum Dum and Presidency correctional facilities
- Inmate Selection Criteria
- Exemplary behavior, serving long sentences
- Initiative Goal
- Reintegrate inmates into society through service
- Inmate Sentences
- 12 to 14 years completed
- Initiative Partners
- Non-government organization
Quotes
Lakshmi Narayan Meena
Additional director-general of police (correctional services)
“The best way of transformation is to spread humanity and serve people. We have seen that a lot of positivity has been generated among the inmates with this project.”
telegraphindia.com
