Authorities inspect Greater Noida jail in run-up to peak summer

Officials highlighted that vocational and rehabilitation programmes are being conducted inside the jail with support from an NGO, including a hair salon training unit, along with activities such as dance, music, painting and stitching to help inmates develop skills and make productive use of their time.

During inspections conducted late Wednesday, jail authorities informed the visiting team that no inmate was lodged beyond the legally prescribed sentence period. Shivani Rawat inspected barracks housing women and juvenile inmates and talked with prisoners to understand the status of their pending cases. The review covered key aspects of prison management, including cleanliness in barracks, food quality, healthcare services and compliance with jail manual norms. Special attention was directed toward infants residing with women prisoners and to elderly inmates in view of the summer season. Directions were issued to maintain hygiene and ensure adequate nutrition and medical care in rising temperatures.

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) secretary Shivani Rawat led a review of Luksar jail facilities in the run-up to peak summer. Officials said the jail is currently housing 2,501 inmates, including three infants living with their mothers, against a capacity of 3,850. The review, conducted earlier this week, included an assessment of records maintained by paralegal volunteers; directions were issued to strengthen documentation and improve systems related to inmate assistance and legal support. Infants are permitted to stay with their mothers for a specified age, subject to welfare safeguards.