New Delhi: Diwali will be a day of gala for prisoners of three prison complexes.
Last year, the Covid-19 pandemic puts given to every celebration among the prisoners, but this year about 18,000 prison inmates in Tihar, Mandoli and Rohini can have a celebration day.
“Last year, because Covid, we limit the movement between prisoners to check the transmission of the disease.
This year, we will allow celebrations, but with a strict guideline with a pandemic followed,” an officer revealed.
Sandeep Goel, Director General, Tihar Jail, said sales of candy, candles and Diyas made by detainees saw an increase.
“In addition to selling these products through Tihar Haat, this will also be sold internally in the prison complex through the prison canteen.
Staff and prisoners Like candy and buy it, “Goel said.
The prison has recorded the sale of RS 20.3 lakh this year against Rs 12 Lakh in 2020.
Describing celebrations, said officers and celebration foods will be served for inmates in Thursday.
“The prison will be decorated with flowers and Rangoli will be made.
Diyas and the candle will turn on at night,” the officer said, according to a prison officer, a music and cultural program was also planned, with prisoners also participated.
“The prisoners will sing motivational songs and similar music will be played on a prison FM radio,” said an officer.
Other officers said that because of the pandemic, the prisons had stopped the visit of NGO members who helped the prisoners in pursuing vocational courses.
“A few months ago, we decided to let them come back.
They now help prisoners in their courses, also help them in making candles and Diyas candles,” he said.
Not only Coronavirus is suspicious of Diwi.
Li’s celebration last year, but also had an impact on the education of prisoners with registration in different in-prison courses.