Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Gujarat DGP: Jails as Reform Schools
The head of police in Gujarat, Dr. K L N Rao, said that jails should not just be for punishment but also for helping people change for the better.
The government has a special program called Vikasdeep where children of people in jail get money for doing well in exams and sports.
At a recent event, two young men who did well in their exams received prizes.
One became a police officer, and the other got a job as a clerk.
The government also gives money to help children of prisoners study more.
This helps them have a better future and rejoin society when they are released.
Gujarat DGP Dr. K L N Rao emphasizes jails as reform schools.
Vikasdeep scheme rewards children of inmates for academic and sports achievements.
Two young men received Rs 15,001 each for passing competitive exams.
108 inmates awarded for educational achievements under the Ek Nayi Ummeed programme.
Financial assistance provided to children of prisoners for higher education.
- Who
- Gujarat Director General of Police Dr K L N Rao, children of inmates
- What
- Jails as reform schools, cash rewards for education and sports
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- Ahmedabad Central Jail, Gujarat
- Why
- To encourage education and reintegration of inmates and their children
- Scheme Name
- Vikasdeep
- Cash Prize
- Rs 15,001
- Inmates Awarded
- 108
- Total Incentives (Nov 2024)
- Rs 54,038
- Total Incentives (June 2025)
- Rs 47,538
- Total Incentives (Jan 2026)
- Rs 11,500
- Location
- Ahmedabad Central Jail
- Programme Name
- Ek Nayi Ummeed