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Eid Mubarak from the Open Prison Voices team! #eidmubarak instagram.com/p/CdF8XP3sGaW/…

Open prisons are what the world needs! Very important work by @paar_org @smitachakraburt forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2…

Chand’s is one of hundreds of stories detailed in The Closed Prisons Of Rajasthan. (Prison Inspection Report- 2018-19. Pic from a prison barrack in Barmer).

The barrack has 5 fans — woefully inadequate, especially in summer — and no running water. The toilets and septic chambers are clogged.

Lal Chand has lived in Ajmer Central Jail for 33 months. An undertrial, he hasn’t been to court in 12 months due to the “non-availability” of police guards. Chand is confined in Barrack 1 of Ward 10 with 65 other prisoners.

theleaflet.in/mhas-advisory-… MHA’s advisory asking states/UTs to monitor prisoners released is an “over-reaction", says campaigner for prison reforms. Read the interview of @paar_org founder @smitachakraburt. @vvenkatesan @TheLeaflet_in

During the pandemic, though commutation and guest visits were restricted, we were provided with masks and sanitisers. The prison administration ensured a regular supply of essential commodities like ration, medicine and cooked food: Shankarlal

We just have to be present for morning and evening attendance at 6 am and 6 pm respectively, rest of the day we have complete freedom of movement and occupation. ‘Apna kamao apna khao’ (earn and fend for yourself): Shankarlal

I am a construction labourer. I was transferred to Sanganer open prison a few months ago because it is nearer to my home town. Previously I have stayed in the open prison at Bichwal: Shankarlal

I believe that this work must be done on a large scale and this should not be restricted to Rajasthan. Every state should promote and establish open prisons. This work should happen to provide the fundamental right of living with dignity to the prisoners: Ajay Chopra

Today the Rajasthan government has been promoting open prisons. Prison Aid and Action Research (PAAR) and Smita have shown the path following which more open prisons are being set up in the state: Ajay Chopra

After my arrest in 2017 when I was taken to jail it was the first time I saw prison in real life. On the very first day, I realised that real-life prisons are much worse than the ones we see in movies. (Ajay Chopra)

Why India Needs Open Prisons To Revive Its Archaic Justice Delivery System writes Meera Dewan for @Outlookindia explaining the work of @paar_org and @smitachakraburt. Please have a look. outlookindia.com/magazine/story…

It is my view that there should be more open prisons as this is far more economical for the government as well-Ranbir Singh

When I look upon my other inmates living with their family members here - this inspires me to give life a chance! Open Camps are not only liberating but allow us to live like normal people-Ranbir Singh

Closed prisons are restraining while open prisons set us free. This Sanganer Open Camp yields me the opportunity to earn a living and to determine an occupation- Ranbir Singh