UP's new jail manual: Married women inmates can wear 'mangalsutra', observe Karva Chauth

August 20, 2022 11:16

Married women prisoners will soon be able to wear a "mangalsutra" and observe festivals like Karva Chauth and Teej in Uttar Pradesh jails, according to provisions of the new jail manual, which will replace the colonial-era rules in the state.

The state Cabinet approved the Uttar Pradesh Jail Manual earlier this week, doing away with redundant and impractical provisions of the 1941 rule book.

The new jail manual has adopted a more humane and sensitive approach towards jail inmates, especially women, said state minister Dharamveer Prajapati.

The new jail manual allows married women inmates to wear their "mangalsutra" (sacred thread signifying their marital status). Earlier, they were allowed to wear only bangles, anklet and nose pins of reasonable rates.

Sanitary napkins, coconut oil and shampoo are also on the list of items that will be provided to them.

Children born to imprisoned women will be registered at birth and receive all mandated vaccinations. Their naming ceremony may also be observed.

"I had gone to a jail recently where a child was born. The same day the naming ceremony was performed. The jail superintendent arranged for a Panditji and the ceremony," Prajapati said.

In addition, education of the children living with their mothers in barracks will also be taken care of and a teacher will be provided in every jail.

To save such children from being exposed to the continuous talks in the barracks about the crime committed by their mothers, children's parks are also being set up, the minister said.

Expectant and nursing mothers will receive all care and extra nutritious diet besides medical facilities, the minister said.

Creches and nurseries for children living with their mothers besides proper arrangement for sports, their education and entertainment find a place in the new jail manual.

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