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Diwali Behind Bars: Inmates Craft Festive Goods for Sale
6 Nov
Summary
- Inmates at Meerut jail create festive items for Diwali sales.
- Products include diyas, candles, garlands, and baked goods.
- Work offers inmates wages, vocational skills, and rehabilitation support.
Inmates at Meerut District Jail are actively preparing for Diwali by creating festive goods. This initiative provides them with wages and vocational skills, contributing to their rehabilitation efforts.
Death-row convicts Muskan Rastogi and Ravita are crafting items such as diyas, candles, and garlands. Concurrently, male inmates, including Sahil Shukla and Amardeep, are engaged in maintaining the jail's cleanliness and gardens.
The prison bakery is a hub of activity, producing various biscuits and the well-known Meerut naan khatai. These products are made available through prison outlets and government events, offering inmates a path to financial independence.
This program aims to equip inmates with skills for reintegration into mainstream society. Notably, last year, footballs manufactured within the prison were even exported to Australia.
