India, March 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Ministry of Home Affairs had introduced the "Support to Poor Prisoners" Scheme in the year 2023. Detailed 'Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure' to be followed by the States/UTs for implementation of the scheme were shared with all State Governments and Union Territory Administrations on 19.6.2023.The Central Government had made a provision for Rs 20 crores each for the Financial Years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 for implementation of the scheme which aims at providing relief to poor prisoners, who are unable to secure release from prison due to non-payment of fine or for furnishing bond for release on bail. Funds were made available to the States/UTs...