Rajahmundry Central Prison

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Rajahmundry Central Prison
Rajamahendravaram
CountyIndia
Postal code533 105
Websitehttp://apprisons.gov.in

Rajamahendravaram Central Prison is a prison located in

Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
.

History

In 1602, the

Rajamahendravaram. The British empire converted it into a jail in 1864, and then elevated it to a central jail in 1870. The jail is spread over 196 acres (79 ha) out of which the buildings occupy 37.24 acres (15.07 ha).[1]

Rajahmundry Central Prison location

In 2012, a few lawmakers proposed shifting of the jail from its present location to a new site in Jaggampeta. As per the proposal, the existing property was to be utilised for public amenities. 20 acres of land was towards construction of a sport stadium, 120 acres for the new campus of Nannayya University, and rest of the land going towards providing housing for the poor. This proposal met with criticism from other lawmakers that represented this region.[2]

Facilities

The jail trains the convicts in making furniture and other crafts.[3] In 2008, it was reported that the jail improved the literacy rate of its inmates. About 240 prisoners graduated from prison. The prison administration offers vocational courses and legal services to the prisoners. The inmates are allowed to sell fruits and vegetables while serving their time. On one occasion, they raised ₹1.74 million (US$22,000) through the sale proceeds.[4]

In 2011, the

Andhra Pradesh Open University.[6]

To improve the facilities at this prison, the

thirteenth Finance Commission (2010—2015). The funds were planned to be utilised towards construction of a kitchen, a 100-bed hospital, barracks, and workshops.[7]

See also

References

  1. CNN-IBN. Retrieved 21 August 2012.[dead link
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  2. ^ G, Siva (21 August 2012). "Rajahmundry jail in relocation row". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  3. ISBN 8178350149
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  4. ^ "Literacy improves in central jail". The Hindu. 3 October 2008. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Certificate Course in Gandhian Philosophy for Prisoners". Outlook. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  6. ^ "Gandhian values stressed". The Hindu. 20 January 2011. Archived from the original on 24 January 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  7. ^ "All eyes on Rajamahendravaram central jail land". The Siasat Daily. 5 July 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
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