Overcrowding Odisha jails worsens health and hygiene for prisoners, says CAG report
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Why in news
The CAG presented a performance audit in the Odisha Legislative Assembly highlighting severe overcrowding, hygiene failures, and security lapses in the state's prisons.
Background
The CAG audit revealed 29 prisoner escapes between 2020 and 2023 in Odisha. The report noted a shortage of bathing facilities and toilets, and identified violations of mental health protocols regarding the detention of mentally ill patients.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact29 prisoner escapes were recorded in Odisha prisons between 2020 and 2023.
- FactThe audit identified a lack of segregated facilities for mentally ill patients in Odisha prisons.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and systemic challenges in prison management in India, focusing on the balance between security, inmate rights, and public health.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Human rights conflict: Violation of basic hygiene and dignity standards for female inmates.
- Security-Health trade-off: Inadequate segregation of mentally ill patients leading to protocol violations.
- Infrastructure deficit: Shortage of sanitation facilities and per-inmate space leading to overcrowding.
Keywords: Prison Reform · Human Rights · CAG Audit · Institutional Accountability · Mental Health Protocols
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