Bhopal, Feb. 6 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a review meeting of the Jail Department at Samatva Bhavan, the CM residence in the state capital Bhopal and gave necessary instructions to the officials.

During the meeting on Wednesday night, CM Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh ranked first in the country in providing financial assistance to poor prisoners for bail and fines. Under the initiative, economically weaker prisoners are granted financial aid of up to Rs 25,000 for paying fines. Madhya Pradesh is the first state in the country to have approved Rs 6,43,517 for 31 prisoners in the form of fines and bail so far, according to an official release.

The Chief Minister also highlighted that Madhya Pradesh is a leading sta...