Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Odisha Plans Prison Modernization with Open-Air Jails
The Odisha government is planning to modernize its prisons.
They want to build new model prisons in Bhubaneswar, Jajpur, and Bhadrak.
They also want to set up de-addiction centers and a mental health institute inside prisons.
The government plans to increase the number of prison guards and open more open-air jails.
They have already installed AI-enabled CCTV systems in 20 jails and set up 96 micro-industries inside prisons.
The goal is to improve security and help inmates prepare for life after prison.
Odisha government plans to build new model prisons in Bhubaneswar, Jajpur, and Bhadrak.
De-addiction centers and a mental health institute to be set up inside prisons.
Increase in prison guarding staff strength and open more open-air jails.
AI-enabled CCTV systems installed in 20 jails for enhanced security.
96 micro-industries set up inside prisons to support inmate rehabilitation.
- Who
- Odisha Government, Prison Development Board
- What
- Prison modernization plans
- When
- Discussed on Tuesday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To improve prison infrastructure, security, and inmate welfare
Prison Reform Advocates
Safety and Security Concerns
Open-Air Jails
Prison Reform Advocates
Open-air jails promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism by providing a more humane environment.
Safety and Security Concerns
Open-air jails may compromise security and increase the risk of escape.
- Chairperson
- Anu Garg
- New Model Prisons
- Bhubaneswar, Jajpur, Bhadrak
- De-addiction Centers
- Inside Prisons
- Mental Health Institute
- Choudwar Jail, Kataka
- AI-enabled CCTV Systems
- 20 Jails
- Micro-industries Set Up
- 96
- Inmates Completed Academic Programmes
- 218