>GreenC bot: Rescued 1 archive link; reformat 1 link. Wayback Medic 2.5

2021-04-26T05:42:47Z

Rescued 1 archive link; reformat 1 link. Wayback Medic 2.5

New page

{{EngvarB|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{infobox prison
| prison_name = Rajahmundry Central Prison
| former_name =
| image =
| caption =
| location =
| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh#India
| pushpin_relief =
| pushpin_mapsize = 200px
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh
| pushpin_label = Rajamahendravaram Central Prison
|coordinates = {{coord|17.016357|81.790584|display=inline,title}}| status = Operational
| classification =
| capacity = 1648
| population = 1328
| populationdate = 5 July 2011
| opened = {{Start date|1864}}
| closed =
| managed_by = Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]
| director =
| governor =
| prisoners =
| street-address = Kakinada GNT Road
| city = [[Rajamahendravaram]]
| county = India
| postcode = 533 105
| website =http://apprisons.gov.in
}}

'''Rajamahendravaram Central Prison''' is a prison located in [[Rajamahendravaram]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]].

== History ==
In 1602, the [[Dutch Empire|Dutch]] constructed a fort in [[Rajamahendravaram]]. The [[British Raj|British empire]] converted it into a jail in 1864, and then elevated it to a central jail in 1870. The jail is spread over {{convert|196|acre}} out of which the buildings occupy {{convert|37.24|acre}}.<ref name=history>{{cite news|last=Chary|first=SS|title=All eyes on Rajamahendravaram central jail land|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/all-eyes-on-Rajamahendravaram-central-jail-land/165054-60.html|accessdate=21 August 2012|newspaper=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=5 July 2011}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite news|last=G|first=Siva|title=Rajahmundry jail in relocation row|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Rajahmundry-jail-in-relocation-row/articleshow/15577109.cms|accessdate=21 August 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 August 2012}}</ref>

== Facilities ==
The jail trains the convicts in making furniture and other crafts.<ref>{{cite book|last=Sajnani|first=Manohar|title=Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India|year=2001|publisher=Kalpaz Publications|location=New Delhi|isbn=8178350149|pages=71|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nxtnsT8CdZ4C&q=rajahmundry+central+jail+furniture&pg=PR4}}</ref> 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 {{INRConvert|1.74|m}} through the sale proceeds.<ref>{{cite news|title=Literacy improves in central jail|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/03/stories/2008100353660300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005193949/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/03/stories/2008100353660300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 October 2008|accessdate=21 August 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 October 2008}}</ref>

In 2011, the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] and a regional Gandhian Studies Centre began offering a three-month certificate course in [[Gandhian philosophy]] to the male prisoners of the jail.<ref>{{cite news|title=Certificate Course in Gandhian Philosophy for Prisoners|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=708951|accessdate=21 August 2012|newspaper=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|date=19 January 2011}}</ref> During the launch of this course, the jail authorities said that they placed priority on educating the prisoners. The jail also offers the opportunity for further education through the [[Andhra Pradesh Open University]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Gandhian values stressed|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/20/stories/2011012051370300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124090736/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/20/stories/2011012051370300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 January 2011|accessdate=21 August 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=20 January 2011}}</ref>

To improve the facilities at this prison, the [[Government of India|central government]] sanctioned {{INRConvert|200|m}} for the renovation of central jail using funds from the [[Finance Commission of India|thirteenth Finance Commission]] (2010—2015). The funds were planned to be utilised towards construction of a kitchen, a 100-bed hospital, barracks, and workshops.<ref>{{cite news|title=All eyes on Rajamahendravaram central jail land|url=http://www.siasat.com/english/news/all-eyes-rajahmundry-central-jail-land|accessdate=21 August 2012|newspaper=[[The Siasat Daily]]|date=5 July 2011}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [http://apprisons.gov.in/centralprisons.aspx Department of Prisons] of [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Prisons in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Rajahmundry]]
[[Category:1864 establishments in India]]

{{india-struct-stub}}
{{prison-stub}}

Rajahmundry Central Prison - Revision history

>GreenC bot: Rescued 1 archive link; reformat 1 link. Wayback Medic 2.5