JAIL BANDI KAWACH – The Prisoner Reform and Rehabilitation Mission
Under IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638)
Website: www.ipvsurakshaakawach.com
Contact: 9354679155
1. Mission Statement
“To secure the human rights, dignity, and rehabilitation of India’s prisoners through education, legal aid, mental health support, and livelihood opportunities — transforming lives from punishment to purpose.”
Vision:
An India where every prisoner has a second chance to reform, reintegrate, and contribute positively to society.
Tagline:
“From Custody to Contribution – Jail Bandi Kawach for Every Life Behind Bars.”
2. Background and Need
India’s prisons hold over 5.5 lakh prisoners, many of whom are undertrials, poor, illiterate, or victims of social neglect.
According to NCRB and NHRC data (2015–2024):
75 percent of prisoners are undertrials, not convicted yet
Over 60 percent belong to economically weaker sections
Mental health issues, overcrowding, and lack of education are common
Most prisoners lack access to legal aid, counselling, or post-release support
After release, social rejection and unemployment lead many to reoffend — a cycle that increases crime and wastes human potential.
Thus, Jail Bandi Kawach aims to bring reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration into the prison system with compassion and practicality — helping both prisoners and society heal.
3. Core Objectives
Ensure basic human rights and mental well-being for all prisoners
Provide legal aid and speedy justice for undertrials
Establish education and skill development programs inside prisons
Build employment linkages for released inmates
Reduce reoffending and repeat crimes through rehabilitation
Create public awareness about prisoner dignity and reformation
4. Major Problems and Jail Bandi Kawach Solutions
Overcrowded prisons and poor living conditions
Solution: Hygiene and infrastructure improvement through CSR support
Lack of legal aid for undertrials
Solution: Jail Legal Clinics with volunteer lawyers and law students
Mental health crisis
Solution: Counselling cells and meditation and yoga programs
Unemployment after release
Solution: Skill training, certification, and job placement drives
Social stigma and rejection
Solution: Awareness campaigns and Second Chance employment portal
Poor education and illiteracy
Solution: Read to Reform literacy and digital education programs
No rehabilitation monitoring
Solution: Jail Bandi Kawach reintegration app and tracking network
Family separation
Solution: Family counselling and visitation support programs
Lack of gender-specific support
Solution: Women inmates’ health, safety, and childcare cells
5. Project Components
A. Jail Bandi Legal Support Program
Legal awareness camps inside jails
Free legal aid desks for undertrials
Digital case status access and legal documentation support
Collaboration with law colleges and District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA)
B. Education and Skill Development Inside Prisons
Set up classrooms and computer labs inside central and district jails
Partner with NSDC, NIOS, and ITI for certified training
Skills: tailoring, carpentry, cooking, data entry, arts, and crafts
Digital literacy for post-release employment
C. Mental Health and Spiritual Rehabilitation Program
Counselling by psychologists, spiritual teachers, and NGOs
Daily yoga and meditation sessions
Anger management and emotional therapy workshops
Peace Circle groups for peer counselling
D. Employment and Livelihood Linkage
Partnership with industries for hiring trained ex-inmates
Second Chance Employment Portal for reformed individuals
CSR tie-ups for work-from-home or skill-based micro-businesses
E. Women Prisoner Welfare Program
Separate hygiene and childcare facilities for women prisoners
Special counselling for trauma, abuse, and motherhood challenges
Skill development in tailoring, packaging, and handicrafts
F. Family and Society Reintegration
Support for inmates’ families (especially children)
Visitation support through video calls and welfare officers
Social acceptance campaigns in collaboration with media and local leaders
G. Post-Release Monitoring and Reintegration App
Jail Bandi Kawach App — digital platform for:
Tracking reformed individuals
Connecting them with employers, NGOs, and mentors
Maintaining privacy and dignity
6. Implementation Plan (3-Year Roadmap)
Phase 1 – Pilot (0–6 Months)
Coverage: 5 Central Jails
Key Activities: Legal desks, 1 classroom, counselling
Expected Output: 1,000 inmates benefited
Phase 2 – Expansion (6–18 Months)
Coverage: 50 Jails
Key Activities: Education, training, and family support
Expected Output: 25,000 inmates reformed
Phase 3 – Nationwide Rollout (18–36 Months)
Coverage: 500 plus Jails
Key Activities: Full program operation
Expected Output: 2 lakh plus inmates engaged
Phase 4 – Sustainability (Ongoing)
Duration: 36 plus months
Key Activities: Employment and reintegration
Expected Output: 60 percent reduction in reoffending
7. Budget Estimate (Pan-India, 3-Year)
Legal Aid and Documentation: 20.00 crore
Education and Training Facilities: 50.00 crore
Mental Health and Counselling: 25.00 crore
Employment and Reintegration: 30.00 crore
Women Prisoner Welfare: 15.00 crore
Digital App and Monitoring: 10.00 crore
Awareness and Family Support: 15.00 crore
Management and Evaluation: 10.00 crore
Total Project Budget (3 Years): 175.00 crore
8. Funding Model
CSR Partnerships: Legal reform, education and social rehabilitation funds – 100 crore
Government Collaboration: Home Affairs, Prison Reforms, Skill India – 50 crore
Public Donations (80G): Citizen and institutional support – 10 crore
Private NGOs and Legal Firms: Training and volunteer aid – 10 crore
Self Revenue (Skill Output Sales): Prison-made products and crafts – 5 crore
Total Funding Target: 175 crore
9. Expected Impact (3 Years)
Legal Support: 1 lakh undertrials assisted
Education and Skills: 2 lakh inmates trained
Mental Health: 1 lakh counselling sessions
Women Benefited: 25,000 plus women prisoners
Employment: 50,000 plus reformed citizens employed
Reoffending Rate: Reduced by 60 percent
Families Reconnected: 1 lakh plus
Public Awareness: 5 crore citizens reached
10. Governance and Management
National Prison Reform Board (IPV HQ): Central policy and funding control
State Jail Bandi Committees: Regional coordination with state prisons
District Prison Units: Program execution and local monitoring
Digital Dashboard: Real-time progress of reform activities and funding use
11. Risk and Mitigation Plan
Prison administration resistance
Mitigation: MoUs with Home Ministry and State Jail Departments
Social stigma post-release
Mitigation: Media campaigns for reintegration
Lack of participation
Mitigation: Incentives for trained prisoners (certificates, benefits)
Security concerns
Mitigation: Strict coordination with jail officials
Funding delays
Mitigation: Multi-CSR and hybrid NGO support model
12. Pilot Example – Tihar Jail (Delhi) and Yerwada Jail (Pune)
Actions:
Legal help desk and digital literacy program
100 inmates received computer and tailoring training
20 ex-inmates placed in private jobs
Meditation and mental health counselling by professionals
Pilot Cost: 3 crore (6 months)
Outcome: 80 percent participants showed positive rehabilitation progress
13. Public Campaign Message
“Every human deserves a second chance. Let’s reform lives, not reject them.”
Join Jail Bandi Kawach, India’s national mission to protect, reform, and rehabilitate prisoners with dignity and purpose.
Hashtags:
#JailBandiKawach #SecondChanceIndia #JusticeForAll #ReformNotReject #IPVTrust
14. Long-Term National Goals (2025–2035)
Reformed Prisoners: 10 lakh plus
Reoffending Reduction: 80 percent nationwide
Women Prisoner Welfare: 100 percent coverage
Employment Placements: 5 lakh plus ex-inmates
Legal Aid Access: 100 percent undertrials
Prisoner Education: All jails are digitally enabled
National Reintegration: Zero Neglect, Full Dignity system
15. Conclusion
Jail Bandi Kawach represents justice with humanity — a mission to transform India’s prisons into reform centres, not punishment chambers.
Controlled by IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638), this program will ensure that every prisoner — regardless of past — receives a fair chance at future.
“Don’t just lock the door — open the mind. Jail Bandi Kawach, the Shield of Justice and Humanity.”
