Prison Reforms in Haryana: Issues and Initiatives

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Prisons are a major component of the criminal justice system. They are developed not only to keep offenders but also to reform and rehabilitate them, so that when they return, they return to society as responsible citizens. Prison reforms have become an important area of policy discussion in Haryana due to increasing concerns related to overcrowding, lack of infrastructure, mental health problems and reintegration difficulties faced by prisoners. This research paper is an attempt by the researcher to analyze the condition of prisons in Haryana, to examine the reformative steps taken by the authorities and to evaluate their effectiveness. Primary and secondary data have been used in this research paper. Here, the researcher has made an attempt to identify the key challenges and give recommendations. This research paper has highlighted that major progress has been made in education, digitization and vocational training, but still many structural and administrative issues remain pending.

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