Gujarat Grants 15-Day Diwali Parole To 143 Eligible Prisoners
· India · NDTV, Hindustan Times
The Gujarat government has granted a 15-day Diwali parole to 143 eligible prisoners across the state. The temporary release scheme benefits eligible women prisoners and male inmates aged 60 or older. This annual welfare measure has been implemented consistently by the state since 2003. The initiative allows qualifying inmates to spend the festival period with their families.
Why it matters
Eligible elderly and women inmates in Gujarat prisons receive an opportunity to reunite with their families during the festive season under a long-standing state policy.
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