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‘Mid Term Evaluation of the Scheme

on Modernisation of Prisons’ in

Rajasthan

2009-Delhi-0056

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 PRISONS VISITED .................................................................................................................................................. 3

2.1 CENTRAL PRISON, BIKANER ............................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 CENTRAL PRISON, BHARATPUR ......................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 DISTRICT PRISON, DAUSA ................................................................................................................................ 10

2.4 SUB JAIL, BANDIKUI .......................................................................................................................................... 12

3 UTILIZATION OF FUNDS .................................................................................................................................... 15

4 SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

4.1 CURRENT SCENARIO OF PRISONS .................................................................................................................... 17

4.1.1 Shortage of staff ..................................................................................................................................... 18

4.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHEME ................................................................................................................... 18

4.2.1 Security arrangements during the implementation of works ............................................................ 18

4.2.2 Maintenance of the assets created ...................................................................................................... 18

4.3 BUDGETING AND TRACKING OF EXPENDITURE ................................................................................................. 18

4.4 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................... 18

4.5 PERFORMANCE OF THE STATE ......................................................................................................................... 19

4.6 SUGGESTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 23

5 ANNEXURE ............................................................................................................................................................ 25

Disclaimer, Limitations of Use, Intended Audience:

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1 Introduction

According to the constitution of India, prisons are a subject of the State governments. Most of the prisons are old and

some of them were built during the British rule. Government of India has taken an initiative to modernize prisons in

India by providing adequate infrastructure, basic amenities and improving other facilities. ‘Modernisation of Prisons

Scheme’ was implemented between 2002-03 and 2006-07. This scheme was extended till 31 March 2009 by the

Central government to complete the pending works under Phase I. Ernst & Young has been appointed as consultant

by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to evaluate the implementation of this scheme by various

State governments.

The scheme consists of four components:

Construction of new jails

Expansion and renovation of existing jails

Construction of staff quarters

Sanitation and water supply.

2 Prisons visited

As part of the assessment Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), GoI identified Rajasthan as a pilot state and the

consultant team visited the state on the suggestion from MHA to study the implementation of the scheme for

allocations done in Phase I.

In Rajasthan, the team visited the following prisons;

1. Central Prison, Bikaner

2. Central Prison, Bharatpur

3. District Prison, Dausa

4. Sub Jail, Bandikui.

The prisons were identified in discussion with the officials from the State namely IG Prisons and DG Prisons based on

the utilization of funds and works implemented under the four components of the scheme.

Following is the list of officials met during the visit.

S.

No

Name of the Official & Designation Date

1 Mr. Purohit, IG Prisons, Rajasthan 4th

May 2009

2 Mr. M B Purohit, DG Prisons, Rajasthan 4th

May 2009

3 Mr. Niyazi, Superintendent, Central Prison, Bikaner 5th

May 2009

4 Mr. Vishesh Joshi, Superintendent, Central Prison, Bharatpur 6th

May 2009

5 Mr. Ashok Verma, Deputy Superintendent, District Prison, Dausa 4th

May 2009

6 Mr. Kailash Meena, Assistant Jailor, Sub Jail, Bandikui 6th

May 2009

7 Mr. Ghanshyam Dutt Sharma, AE, RSRDCCL, Jaipur 4th

May 2009

8 Mr. Tara Chand Gupta, Resident Engineer, Unit – I, RSRDCCL, Bikaner 6th

May 2009



2.1 Central Prison, Bikaner

The Central prison is located approximately 15 km from the Bikaner city. Construction of the prison was started in the

month of October, 2004 and was completed in the month of March, 2006. The prison became operational on 30th

September 2006.

Capacity of the prison 1000

Number of barracks 46 (Male) (Capacity of each barrack: 20 prisoners)

2 (Female) (Capacity of each barrack: 20 prisoners)

Number of cells 40

Present strength 739 (as on 5th

May 2009)

Lock-up details:

Prisoners As on 01-04-09 As on 01-04-08 As on 01-04-07 As on 01-04-06

Convicts 501 518 382 299

Under trailers 218 215 145 141

Detainees 3 0 1 0

Pak / Other 10 0 4 10

SI 7 10 5 5

Total 739 743 537 455

Children 1 1 0 0

Working staff to

sanctioned staff ratio 93/177

Staff to inmate ratio 1:8

Staff position as on 30 April 2009:

S. No Staff Category Sanctioned Working Vacant

1 Superintendent 1 1 0

2 Deputy Superintendent 1 0 1

3 Medical Officer 1 1 0

4 Jailors 3 2 1

5 Deputy Jailors 3 1 2

6 Assistant Jailors 3 2 1

7 Chief Head Warders 1 0 1

8 Head Warders 14 12 2

9 Warders 125 56 69

10 Male Nurse, Grade II 3 0 3

11 Steno 1 0 1



S. No Staff Category Sanctioned Working Vacant

12 Typists 1 1 0

13 Office Assistants 1 1 0

14 UDC 2 2 0

15 LDC 4 4 0

16 Driver 1 1 0

17 Assistant Grade 4 2 2 0

18 Cook 1 0 1

19 Naai 1 1 0

20 Assistant Machine man 1 1 0

21 Sweeper 2 2 0

22 Assistant Factory Instructor 1 0 1

23 Dyer 1 0 1

24 Carpenter 1 1 0

25 Tailor 1 1 0

26 Gardener 1 1 0

Total 177 93 84

The above table suggests that there are 84 vacant positions in the prison. Maximum numbers of vacant positions are

at the Warder level. It was informed that the recruitment is due with the State government.

S. No Key Performance Indicators Standard as per Model Prison Manual, BPRD Presently

1 Space 3.71 sq.m/prisoner (Sleeping barracks) NA

8.92 sq.m/prisoner (Cells) NA

5.58 sq.m/prisoner (Hospitals) NA

2 Toilets (Men) 1:6 (Day) 1:4

1:10 (Night) 1:9

3 Toilets (Women) 1:6 (Day) 1:2

1:10 (Night) 1:5

4 Bathrooms (Men) 1:10 1:8

5 Bathrooms (Women) 1:10 1:3

6 Water Supply 135 litres/prisoner 70 - 100

7 Hospital (No of beds) 5% i.e. up to 50 beds 10

8 Doctor to inmate ratio 1:728

Observations and information gathered in discussion with the Prison officials during the prison visit:

The prison was clean and had provisions for ventilation and lighting.

There is shortage of water inside the prison resulting in waterborne diseases. Other minor ailments include

orthopedic and dental problems in old prisoners. Few incidents of skin diseases were observed inside the

prison.

Mining dust from the surrounding industries to be one of the reasons for dust pollution in the area.

Sewerage is open type within the jail compound and the waste water is currently being utilized for vegetable

cultivation.



2.1.1 Works undertaken in the prison with this scheme

Construction of Jail Complex

Total cost Rs 2000.00 Lakhs (Rs 20 Crores)

Total Plinth Area 1,85,000 SFT approximately.

Cost of construction Rs 1081/SFT approximately. (It includes establishment charges to

RSRDCC Limited, approach road, security walls, live wire fencing, water

tank, etc.)

Observations on the construction:

Provisions for ventilation and lighting available inside the prison

Polished Kota stone used for flooring within the barracks and tiles for kitchen, toilets, administrative and

other buildings.

The prison compound has workshops, library and auditorium hall for correctional purposes.

External security wall of 18 feet height with additional 3 feet of live wire fencing and internal enclosure wall

of 15 feet height were made with bricks and stone.

RCC was not used for external wall as in the case of prisons in Andhra Pradesh.

Construction of 34 staff quarters

Total cost Rs 200.00 Lakhs

Total Plinth Area 29,000 SFT approx.

Cost of construction Rs 690/SFT approximately. (It includes establishment charges to RSRDCC

Limited and building services such as water supply, electricity, etc.)

Construction of 42 warder’s quarters

Total cost Rs 192.60 Lakhs

Total Plinth Area 27,300 SFT approx.

Cost of construction Rs 700/SFT approximately. (It includes establishment charges to RSRDCC

Limited and building services such as water supply, electricity, etc.)

Observations on the construction:

Tiles were used for flooring in staff quarters, toilets and kitchen.

Polished Kota was used for warder’s quarters.

Impetus was given for ventilation and lighting.



The residents mentioned that the quality and standard of living has improved with the provision of these

quarters.

2.1.2 The following additional requirements in the prison came up in discussion with the Prison officials

Separation blocks

Parking facilities

Crèche for children

Two additional bore wells

Mini sewerage treatment plant

Visitors waiting hall with separate toilet facilities for men and women

Additional quarters for Deputy Superintendent, technical staff and female nurse.

2.2 Central Prison, Bharatpur

This prison was previously a district prison which was converted and upgraded to a central prison in the year 2001.

Capacity of the prison 800 (Male) + 25 (Female)

Present strength of prisoners 763 (as on 6 May 2009)

Number of barracks 20 (Old) + 4 (New)

Number of cells 50

Lock-up details:

Prisoners As on 31-3-09 As on 31-3-08 As on 31-3-07 As on 31-3-06

Convicts (Male) 546 687 682 439

Under trailers (Male) 195 164 143 120

Under trailers (Female) 22 19 18 17

Total 763 870 843 576

Children 5 4 1 5

Working staff to



Staff position:



S. No Staff category Sanctioned Cadre strength Vacancies

1 Superintendent 1 1 0

2 Medical Officer 1 1 0

3 Jailor 3 3 0

4 Deputy Jailor 2 0 2

5 Assistant Jailor 1 1 0

6 UDC 2 1 1

7 LDC 4 4 0

8 Typist 1 1 0

9 Assistant Typist 1 1 0

10 Grade II Male Nurse 1 1 0

11 Driver 1 1 0

12 Chief Head Warder 1 1 0

13 Head Warder 13 10 3

14 Warders 102 68 34

15 Class 4 personnel 1 1 0

16 Naai 1 1 0

17 Launderer 1 1 0

18 Cleaning personnel 1 1 0

19 Teacher 1 0 1

20 Gardner 1 1 0

Total 140 99 41

S.

No

Key Performance

Indicators

Standard as per Model Prison

Manual, BPRD

Previously Presently

1 Space 3.71 sq.m/prisoner (Sleeping barracks) NA NA

8.92 sq.m/prisoner (Cells) NA NA

5.58 sq.m/prisoner (Hospitals) NA NA

2 Toilets (Men) 1:6 (Day) 1:7 1:6

1:10 (Night) 1:11 1:10

3 Toilets (Women) 1:6 (Day) 1:7 1:4

1:10 (Night) 1:20 1:20

4 Bathrooms (Men) 1:10 NA 1:25

5 Bathrooms (Women) 1:10 NA 1:10

4 Water Supply 135 litres/prisoner <70 <70

5 Hospital (No of beds) 5% i.e. up to 40 beds 8 8

6 Doctor to inmate ratio 1:763

Observations and information gathered in discussion with Prison officials during the prison visit:

Most of the buildings were old. Instead of repairing these old structures, they should be replaced with new

buildings.

Newly constructed factory sheds and stores currently being used as material dumps.

No proper provision for ventilation and lighting even in the newly constructed barracks.

Health problems prevalent in the prison including skin diseases, waterborne diseases, gastric troubles,



malaria, depression, etc.

Water supply is through bore well and water had mineral and fluorine content.

The hospital inside the prison is currently not operational. It was informed that the hospital needs further

improvement in order to make it functional such as furniture, equipment, etc. Further, there is no provision

of female doctor and female nurse for women prisoners.

Separate kitchen built for women was currently not being utilized.


Works were implemented by PWD of the State.

S. No Item Cost (Lakhs) Completion date

1 RCC roof and repair works at Gole Garh (Barrack No. 1 to 9) 48.90 2006

2 Construction of three factory sheds 65.70 July 2005

3 Repairs to Hospital & Guest House 4.27 June 2005 & April 2005

4 Electrical works 5.17 Completed

5 Extension of interview room 4.52 May 2005

6 Rewiring at prisoner’s barracks 3.91 July 2005

7 Construction of four additional barracks 59.23 March 2006

8 Increase of compound wall height for barracks 11 to 17 4.81 December 2007

9 General repair works 2.38 2006

10 Repair of old quarters 2.08 January 2005

11 Boundary wall for Superintendent Quarter 3.25 December 2004

12 Separate kitchen in female ward 3.00 2005

13 Construction of staff quarters 122.78 January 2009

14 Two warder blocks 26.33 Completed

15 Renovation of water supply line 1.77 2005

16 Construction of septic tank 5.58 2006-07

17 Construction of water tank and water supply line 10.92 Jul 2006

18 Construction of bathrooms & toilets in prisoner’s barracks 9.48 December 2006

19 Meditation hall 13.42 March 2008


Furniture and equipment for the hospital

31 additional quarters for Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Doctor, Jailors, medical staff, factory

manager, store keeper and warders.

Internal roads and compound wall for newly built staff quarters

Additional sump for water storage, urinals and washbasins, etc

Crèche for children

Acoustic facilities for Interview room

Additional room for clerical staff

RCC roof for kitchen shed located behind the main kitchen



2.3 District Prison, Dausa

This is a B class district prison operational from the new premises since 18th

May 2006. It was previously a sub jail

located in Dausa town.

Capacity of the prison 200

Number of barracks 7 (Males) + 1 (Females)

Number of cells 5

Present strength of prisoners 80 (as on 4th

May 2009)

Lock-up details:

Date As on 31-03-09 As on 31-12-08 As on 31-12-07 As on 31-12-06

Prisoners 81 69 98 70 (Including one female)

Working staff to



Staff position:

S. No Staff category Sanctioned Cadre strength Vacancies

1 Deputy Superintendent 1 1 0

2 Jailor 1 0 1


4 Head Warder 1 1 0

5 Warders 10 8 2

6 UDC 1 1 0

Total 15 12 3

S.

No

Key Performance

Indicators

Standard as per Model Prison

Manual, BPRD

Before

implementation

After implementation

1 Space 3.71 sq.m/prisoner (Sleeping

barracks)

NA NA

8.92 sq.m/prisoner (Cells) NA NA

5.58 sq.m/prisoner (Hospital) NA NA



2 Toilets (Men) 1:6 (Day) 1:10-15 1:2

1:10 (Night) 1:15-30 1:7

3 Bathrooms 1:10 Nil Nil

4 Water Supply 135 litres/prisoner 100-135 100-135

5 Hospital (No of beds) 5% i.e. up to 10 beds NA -

6 Doctor to inmate ratio Visiting doctor once in a

week

Observations and information gathered from Prison officials during the prison visit:

Prison was not being maintained properly.

Only 50% of the jail being utilized presently.

Most of the newly constructed toilets were found to be blocked and in a state of neglect.

No drainage and sewerage facility within and outside the prison compound.

Electric mains were kept outside in the open with out proper roof/cover.

Cracks were observed in the main security wall.

It was informed that the occurrence of Skin diseases is very common in the prison. Other health problems

include TB, dental problems, etc.

No compound wall at the rear end of the prison.

Visitor’s hall had a tin roof and has no toilet facility.


Construction of Jail complex

Total Cost Rs 311 Lakhs

Total Plinth Area 31215 SFT

Cost of construction Rs 1000/SFT approximately. (Includes outer security wall, inner

segregation walls, etc and establishment charges to RSRDCC Limited)

Based on the discussion with Prison officials the following areas of improvements were noted:

Drainage within and outside the jail complex need to be improved.

Electrical fittings, plumbing work and waste water pipes need fixing and improvement.

Electrical mains to be shifted to the main building.

Periodic maintenance and optimum utilization of existing assets to be done.

Construction of staff quarters



No of quarters 5 (Five)


At least two additional quarters for male nurse and UDC

Recruitment of Women warders

Compound wall at the rear side of the prison

2.4 Sub Jail, Bandikui

Capacity of the jail 100 (No women)

Number of barracks 2

Number of cells 2

Lock-up details:

Prisoners As on 6-5-09 As on 31-12-08 As on 31-12-07

Convicts 1 0 0

Under trailers 49 51 69

Detainees 0 0 0

Pak / Other 2 0 0

SI 0 0 0

Total 52 51 69

Working staff to



Staff position as on 6-05-2009:

S. No Staff category Sanctioned

strength

Working strength Vacant


2 Head warder 1 1 0

3 Warder 7 4 3

Total 9 6 3

S.

No

Key Performance

Indicators

Standard as per Model

Prison Manual, BPRD

Previously at the

old sub jail

Presently at the district jail



S.

No

Key Performance

Indicators

Standard as per Model

Prison Manual, BPRD

Previously at the

old sub jail

Presently at the district jail

1 Space 3.71 sq.m/prisoner

(Sleeping barracks)

< 3.71 ~ 3.71

8.92 sq.m/prisoner (Cells) < 8.92 ~ 8.92

5.58 sq.m/prisoner

(Hospital)

< 5.58 ~ 5.58

2 Toilets 1:6 (Day) 1:10 1:6

1:10 (Night) 1:20 1:10

3 Bathrooms 1:10 NA 1:10

4 Water Supply 135 litres/prisoner <100 100-135

5 Hospital (No of

beds)

5% i.e. up to 5 beds NA NA

6 Doctor to inmate

ratio

Visiting doctor once in a week and

male nurse weekly twice from District

Hospital


Construction of Sub Jail Complex

Cost of construction Rs 1128/SFT approximately. (Including high security wall/perimeter, inner

segregation wall, boundary wall and establishment charges to RSRDCC

Limited)

Based on the discussion with Prison officials the following areas of improvements were noted:

Appropriate drainage system with in and outside the jail complex

Staircase to the administrative building to be built

Open pits for waste water to be covered

It was observed that the roof of the administrative building was damp and leaking. Access to the roof of the

administrative building to be provided.

Construction of 5 staff quarters

Cost of construction Rs 600/SFT approximately. (including establishment charges to RSRDCC

Ltd)



2.4.2 Based on the discussion with Prison officials the following areas of improvements were noted

High mast central lighting

Correctional measures such as library, games, etc.



3 Utilization of funds

Table below shows the funds utilization up to 31-03-2009. Utilization certificate for the first quarter of 2009 is due for

submission.

Funds sanctioned, released and utilization up to 31-03-2009:

S. No Year Central

Share (INR

Crore)

State

Share (INR

Crore)

Total

(INR Crore)

Amount spent up to

31 December 2008

(INR Crore)

1 2002-03 9.7725 3.2575 13.03 13.03

2 2003-04 9.7725 3.2575 13.03 13.0261

3 2004-05 9.7725 3.2575 13.03 13.0864

4 2005-06 9.7553 3.2575 13.0128 11.2924

5 2006-07 9.7672 2.5839 13.0247 10.0548

Total 48.84 15.6139 65.1275 60.4897

Ongoing projects for which sanction was accorded and works are under various stages of implementation are given

below. Utilization certificates for the same are due for submission.

With in this scheme, the state has made a provision of Rs 67.36 Lakhs for IT and Security Systems up-gradation of

S. No Name of the work Amount sanctioned

(INR Crore)

1 District Prison, Karoli

Construction of new District Jail Building

3.11

2 Central Prison, Jodhpur

Construction of Staff quarters

1.8251

3 Sub Prison, Rajgarh (Churu)


0.077

4 District Jail, Alwar


1.1477

5 District Jail, Sirohi


0.1696

6 Sub Jail, Kotra (Udaipur)


0.1155

7 Sub Jail, Mavli ( daipur)


0.077

8 Sub Jail, Neem-ka-thana


0.1925

Total 6.7144



which Rs 31.44 Lakhs were spent in acquiring Biometric Access Control System (BAMS) and jammers. Also, Rs 62.08

Lakhs was set aside for buildings under correctional programmes in this scheme, which include meditation halls,

crèche and nursery. So far Rs. 48.18 Lakhs have been utilized.



4 Summary

Modernisation of Prisons scheme is being monitored by the Inspector General Prisons, Director General Prisons,

Accounts Manager and other senior staff along with Superintendents of the respective prisons.

Rajasthan State Road Development & Construction Corporation Limited (RSRDCC Ltd) and Public Works

Department (PWD) are the implementing agencies for this scheme. Quality control during execution is monitored by

the officials of the prisons department, RSRDCC LTD/PWD and state vigilance cell.

Provisions for ventilation and sanitation inside the new central prison in Bikaner.

It was observed that sanitation and water supply facilities were improved in Bharatpur prison with the

implementation of this scheme.

Assets created under this scheme were not being properly maintained in district jail at Dausa. As a result,

some of the toilets were blocked.

Assets created at District Prison, Dausa and Central Prison, Bharatpur were found to be underutilized. In

Dausa, only 50% of the jail being utilized. Also, in Bharatpur, factory sheds constructed under this scheme

are presently being used as a material dump.

Cracks are visible over the outer perimeter wall in the district jail at Dausa and the sub jail at Bandikui.

Central prison at Bharatpur needs further improvements as the existing buildings were very old. Some of the

buildings are in a dilapidated stage and need replacement with new buildings.

The new prisons were provided with toilet to prisoner ratio of 1:10 during night time and 1:6 during day time.

Ratio of bathrooms to prisoners is 1:10

Fund flow during the implementation of this scheme was from the Centre to the State Treasury department

and then to the Project Development (PD) Account of the implementing agency i.e. RSRDCC Ltd/PWD. PD

A/c would be a non interest bearing account. Time taken for the fund flow is about six months to one year

from the state government to the implementing agencies and it was more in case of PWD.

4.1 Current scenario of prisons

Presently, there are eight central prisons, three reformatories (two for women and one for juvenile), 25 district jails,

59 sub jails and 10 open camps in Rajasthan.

S. No Type Number of Jails Authorized capacity Population

% Over-crowding

1 Central Jails 8 8,118 8,153 0.43%

2 Reformatories 3 440 262 Nil

3 District Jails 25 4,929 4,045 Nil

4 Sub Jails 59 3,611 2,409 Nil

5 Open Camps 10 529 482 Nil

17,627 15,351 Nil

As on date overcrowding is in only some of the central jails.



4.1.1 Shortage of staff

Overall shortage of staff was found to be 30-35%. Shortage is higher in case of central prisons. It is as high as 47% for Bikaner and

29% for Bharatpur. Sub jail at Bandikui has a shortage of 33%. Staff recruitment is pending with the State government and in order

to cope with the shortage, it is planning to hire 200 ex-military men on contract basis. It was informed that recruitment of 244 home

guards is also under persuasion by the State government.

4.2 Implementation of the scheme

The scheme is being implemented by the Rajasthan State Road Development & Construction Corporation Limited

(RSRDCC) and PWD. Implementation of the scheme took place in four stages i.e. designs, estimates, selection of

contractors and execution of works.

Designs were either prepared by RSRDCC or PWD. These designs were finalized after consultations with the Prisons

department. Estimates were either prepared by RSRDCC or PWD depending on the works allotted to them.

Contractors were selected at the state level by calling open tenders depending upon the lowest bid. In the tendering

process, the provision for negotiations is up to 5-10% and re-tendering happened in case the negotiations fail.

4.2.1 Security arrangements during the implementation of works

Security arrangements during the implementation of works include deployment of more number of guards and extra

vigil during the working hours. Also, in some cases prisoners were shifted to other jails. During the renovation work of

Bharatpur, prisoners were transferred to prisons at Ajmer, Kota and Jaipur.

4.2.2 Maintenance of the assets created

Maintenance of the assets created under this scheme is through the grants of the State government. The contractor

is responsible for any repair and maintenance (component wise) for the first year from the date of completion of

works and thereafter by the State through its annual maintenance grant. Annual maintenance grants from the State

government is usually a small amount and not sufficient to carry out the repair works. Any minor repairs will be

taken-up by the Prison Superintendent with the approval of the DG Prisons.

4.3 Budgeting and tracking of expenditure

Budgeting and tracking of funds along with the expenditure incurred for works is carried at the state level by the

office of the IG Prisons, RSRDCC and PWD. If there is any change/revision to the estimates, the same is conveyed to

the office of the IG Prisons and their approval is taken by RSRDCC/PWD. For any works/minor changes requested by

the Prison Superintendent during the implementation, approval is taken from the DG Prisons and RSRDCC/PWD.

4.4 Quality Control

Quality control during the course of implementation of this scheme is undertaken by the Quality Control

Departments of the RSRDCC/PWD and Vigilance Cell of the State Government. Also, office of the Inspector General

Prisons monitors the works progress every month. Superintendents of the respective prisons give feedback to the DG

prisons on the progress of the work. Also, monthly review of works progress takes place at the head office during the



work’s meetings.

4.5 Performance of the State

Following graphs show the performance of the prisons visited before and after implementation of the scheme in Rajasthan.

Prisoners per toilet during day time and night time in various prisons in Rajasthan



Prisoners per bathroom in various prisons in Rajasthan



Vacancies in various prisons in Rajasthan

The table below indicates the implementation of the scheme in different categories of jails under the four

components: (Please refer Annexure for detail information on scoring)

Type of jail Parameter Degree of

implementation Degree of

responsiveness Score

Central Jail, Bikaner

Construction of new jails 73 80 74.40

Staff quarters 65 75 67.00

Sanitation & water supply 66.67 75 68.34

Total score 69.91

Central Jail, Bharatpur

Expansion & renovation of

existing jails

64

75 66.20

Staff quarters 66.67 70 67.34


Total score 65.62

District Jail, Dausa

Construction of new jails 61 70 62.80

Staff quarters 65 65 65.00

Sanitation & water supply 65 70 66.00

Total score 64.60

Sub Jail, Bandikui

Construction of new jails 63.33 70 64.66

Staff quarters 63.33 65 63.66


Total score 65.22



Parameter wise performance Score

Construction of new jails 67.29

Expansion & renovation of existing jails 66.20

Staff quarters 65.75

Sanitation & water supply 66.25

Overall 66.37



4.6 Suggestions

Project

Management &

Operational

Aspects

Area Suggestions

Fund flow & quality Mechanism to be designed to monitor fund flow from the treasury

department to the implementing agency.

Option of releasing fund directly to the implementing agency can be

weighed or a special agency can be formed for implementing the scheme.

Conference of DGs (Prisons) should be held at regular intervals on the

lines of the DGs (Police) conference.

An Independent Agency to monitor quality of construction and utilization

of funds for prison modernization.

Staff All vacant staff positions should be reassessed according to requirements

Requirement for resident doctors, nurses and correctional staff in these

jails.

Recruitment of staff including medical, correctional and clerical.

Infrastructure Appropriate assessment to be done by the State before taking up repair

works in old prisons. Reconstruction of jails may sometime prove to be

more economical option.

Additional barracks are needed to replace the old and dilapidated ones in

Bharatpur.

Additional toilets and bathrooms to replace some of the existing old

toilets, which are beyond repair in Bharatpur. Presently, toilet to inmate

ratio in women enclosure is 1:20 (night) and ratio of bathroom to prisoner

for men is 1:25 in Bharatpur.

Quarters for Superintendent, officers, staff and other support staff such as

UDC, LDC, etc depending up on their grade and designation.

Drainage facilities, lighting, electrical fittings, plumbing, etc in the newly

constructed jail buildings and staff quarters need improvement.

Provisions of garage, safety grills, compound wall, etc are needed in the

newly built staff quarters.

Hospitals in the prisons need attention with provision of necessary

equipment, labs, ambulance, etc.

Funding and monitoring mechanism to be created for appropriate

utilization and maintenance of the assets created under the Scheme.

Alternative sources of energy such as solar energy should be used in the

prisons.

Waste water recycling and solid waste management system to reuse

treated water and convert solid waste into manure for agricultural uses in

the jail.

Improvement of personnel hygiene with regular supply of bathing soap,

detergent, toothpaste, oil, etc and adequate supply of shaving kits and

blades to jail barbers.

Vehicles to the prisons at Bharatpur, Dausa and Bandikui.

Technological improvements to the prisons such as CCTVs, video

conferencing facilities, communication equipment, etc

Improvement of diet to the prisoner’s especially pregnant women and

women with children on consultation with a dietician.



Training Training to staff in correctional measures and physical fitness

Involving NGOs and other non-profit organizations for educating the

prisoners

Vocational courses such as weaving, tailoring, plumbing, electrification,

etc are needed for the inmates.

Adequate rehabilitative schemes with the help of NGOs should be

introduced for the convicts who are released from the prisons after

undergoing imprisonment for five years or more.

Increase in daily wages to the convict prisoners and provision for utilizing

the services of under trail prisoners as well.



5 Annexure

Assessment of Prisons

Type of Prison Central Prison

Location Bikaner

1 Construction of New Jails

SL Parameters Evaluation Max

Score Marking scheme Comments

1.1 Mechanisms for Planning, Estimation and Monitoring 7 10

Establishment of a PMU In place

1.2 Quality of construction of barracks 8 10

Civil works Electrical works Ventilation Flooring Finishing

RCC framed structure with standard electrical fittings and flooring with mosaic/kota stone.

1.3

Quality of construction of Common areas bathrooms/toilets, kitchen, stores, visiting rooms etc. 8 10


RCC framed structure with standard electrical fittings and flooring with tiles.

1.4 Cost effectiveness of construction. 8 10

Per square foot cost. Delays? Rs 1081

1.5

Level to which overcrowding has been addressed. (benefits, living conditions) 8 10

Ratio of barrack capacity to inmate strength Ratio of no of toilets to inmate strength

Toilet to prisoner ratio with in the permitted standard of 1:6 during day time and 1:10 during night time.

1.6

Level of Utilization of facilities, Responsiveness and adequacy of Maintenance requirements 7 10

Extent of Utilization of new construction Responsiveness of Authorities to maintenance Adequacy/Quality of maintenance

Maintenance provisions need improvements

1.7 Adequacy of facilities for women inmates at the prison 7 10

Availability of separate kitchen Crèche Facilities for pregnant women Crèche not available

1.8 Adequacy of Medical/Hospital facilities at the prison 7 10

Availability of hospital Availability of full time Staff Medical Staff to inmate ratio No of beds available Availability of ambulance

No female nurse and separate facilities for women in hospital. Number of required beds are 50 as against 10 provided now.



1.9 Adequacy of Staff at the prison 5 10

Staff to inmate ratio Vacancies to be filled

1:8. Shortage of staff. 84 vacant posts.

1.10 Adequacy of necessary facilities/items at the prison 8 10

Vehicles Furniture Kitchen items Recreational items Library

The prison has library, auditorium, games, etc

73

2 Construction of Staff Quarters





2.2 Overall Quality of construction of the quarters 7 10


RCC framed structure with standard electrical fittings and flooring with mosaic/kota stone for warder’s quarters and tiles for officer’s quarters.



2.4 User experience in terms of quality of living 7 10 User feedback Satisfied

2.5 Responsiveness and adequacy of Maintenance requirements 5 10

Responsiveness of Authorities to maintenance Adequacy/Quality of maintenance

Maintenance provisions need improvement

2.6

Adequacy of number of quarters allotted as per the scheme 6 10

No of quarters to Staff ratio Requirements for quarters

Shortage of staff quarters for Dy Superintendent, technical staff, nurse, etc

39 60 65/100

3 Sanitation & Water Supply in Prison



3.1 Quality of water supply system 6 10 135 LPCD Less than 100LPCD


3.3 Cleanliness of barracks & bathrooms/toilets 7 10

Hygiene conditions. Cleanliness Properly maintained

3.4

Adequacy of number of toilets to the actual number of prisoners 8 10

Toilet to inmate ratio

With in the standard of 1:10 during night time and 1:6 during day time

3.5 Adequacy of septic tank/sewerage system 6 10

Septic tank condition Sewerage?

Open sewerage. Need improvement.



3.6 Health conditions at the prison 6 10

Frequency of diseases Segregation of sick inmates

Need improvement, especially women nursing staff and facilities for women

40 60 66.67/100


Type of Prison Central Prison

Location Bharatpur

1 Repair/Renovation of Existing Jails







Need further improvement

1.3



Need further improvements to replace dilapidated structures especially toilets, kitchen sheds, etc


Per square foot cost. Delays?

1.5



Need improvements to replace old ones

1.6


Extent of Utilization of new construction. Responsiveness of Authorities to maintenance. Adequacy/Quality of maintenance



Availability of separate kitchen Crèche Facilities for pregnant women

Need further improvements and crèche





Need improvements such as equipment and furniture


Staff to inmate ratio Vacancies to be filled Staff shortage of 41.



Need vehicle, furniture, etc

64








RCC framed structure with standard electrical fittings. Flooring is with mosaic.



2.4 User experience in terms of quality of living 7 10 User feedback Satisfied




2.6



Additional 31 staff quarters are needed. Some of the existing quarters are in a dilapidated stage.

40 60 66.67




3.1 Quality of water supply system 5 10 135 LPCD Less than 70 LPCD





Hygiene conditions. Cleanliness Need improvements

3.4


Toilet to inmate ratio No of toilets not in order

Only one toilet during night time for women i.e. 1:20 ratio and bathrooms for men 1:25 as against 1:10


Septic tank condition Sewerage? Need improvements


Frequency of diseases Segregation of sick inmates Need improvements

37 61.67


Type of Prison District Prison

Location Dausa









1.3






1.5


Ratio of barrack capacity to inmate strength Ratio of no of toilets to inmate strength Only 53% utilization



1.6


Extent of Utilization of new construction Responsiveness of Authorities to maintenance Adequacy/Quality of maintenance Only 53% utilization


Availability of separate kitchen Crèche Facilities for pregnant women

No crèche in the prison and no facilities for pregnant women.



No separate facilities and no women medical staff.


Staff to inmate ratio Vacancies to be filled

Need more staff for full utilization of the prison.



Need vehicle, equipment, library, etc

61











2.4 User experience in terms of quality of living 6 10 User feedback Not satisfied.





Maintenance provisions need improvement.

2.6



No shortage of staff quarters

39 65/100




3.1 Quality of water supply system 7 10 135 LPCD 100-135 LPCD




3.4



With in the standard of 1:6 during day time and 1:10 during night time



Open sewerage. Need improvement.



Need improved medical facilities

39 65/100

Assessment of Prisons Type of Prison Sub Prison

Location Bandikui











1.3






1.5



No overcrowding. Toilet to staff ratio with in the standard of 1:10 during night and 1:6 during day hours

1.6


Extent of Utilization of new construction Responsiveness of Authorities to maintenance Adequacy/Quality of maintenance


1.7 Adequacy of facilities for women inmates at the prison 0 NA

Availability of separate kitchen Crèche Facilities for pregnant women Not available



Beds not available. Only visiting staff and no permanent doctor.


Staff to inmate ratio Vacancies to be filled Shortage of staff



Need furniture, equipment, vehicle, etc

57 63.33/100













2.4 User experience in terms of quality of living 7 10 User feedback

Satisfied, but need improvements.



Maintenance provisions need improvement.

2.6



Requirement for three additional staff

38 63.33/100

3 Sanitation & water supply in Prison



3.1 Quality of water supply system 7 10 135 LPCD 100-135 LPCD




3.4



With in the standard of 1:10 during night time and 1:6 during day time



Need improvements to sewerage and drainage



Need improved facilities such as beds, furniture and equipment.

40 66.67/100

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