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A Scheme of Modernization of Prisons to be implemented from 2002-03 to 2006-07 with an outlay of Rs.1800 crore was introduced in 2002-03 on a cost sharing basis. The share of the Government of India is 75% and the share of the State Governments is 25%. The assistance is being provided for construction of new jails, repairs and renovation of existing jails, providing water and sanitation facilities in the jails and for construction of staff quarters for prison personnel. So far Rs.601 crore (approximately) has been released to the State Governments by Government of India. The State Governments have been requested to furnish their Annual Action Plan for 2005-06.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Home, Shri Manik Rao Gavit in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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