India, Feb. 10 -- In the past year, over 1,000 foreign prisoners in Maharashtra have taken advantage of the e-Mulakat initiative to connect with their families, according to data shared by the state prison department. A total of 1,105 foreign prisoners participated in the program, which allows inmates to communicate with their relatives virtually.

The 'e Mulakhat' initiative, introduced by the Maharashtra prison department on 4 July 2023, was aimed to bridge the gap between prisoners and their families.

According to officials, there are more than 1,000 foreign prisoners lodged at various prisons across the state. Earlier they were unable to get in touch with their friends and families. However, after the launch of the initiative, on cer...