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Kanpur: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) on Friday directed the jail superintendent to set up a stall showcasing products made by prison inmates at the special mega service camp scheduled to be held on Nov 1.
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He said the stall at the mega camp would help create public awareness about the skills of prison inmates and the products made by them. The inmates stated that they were served jaggery, tea and porridge for breakfast, while their lunch consists of “urad” (black gram) or “rajma” (kidney beans), rice, a dish made of potatoes and eggplant, a soybean-based dish and “roti”. During a surprise visit to the jail, DLSA secretary Abhinav Tiwari saw earthen lamps prepared by women inmates for the Deepawali festival and appreciated their craftsmanship. During the inspection, he visited the barracks housing undertrial and convicted prisoners, as well as female inmates. He also inspected the prison kitchen, hospital and legal aid clinic. Interactions with the inmates in the barracks provided insight into their food arrangements and other amenities. The inmates did not report any issues. During an inspection of the women’s barracks, the female inmates stated that they are provided with free legal aid in the prison through the Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC) system. Tiwari the jail staff to encourage elderly inmates to participate in activities such as Bhajan Kirtan (Devotional singing). Download the TOI App.