Delhi Prisons has two Prison Complexes, one at Tihar being one of the largest prison complex in the world comprising of nine central prisons and one District Prison at Rohini Prison Complex. The total population in ten prisons is around 12000 prisoners against the sanctioned capacity of 6250 prisoners. There was steady increase in the prisoner’s population over the last years which is enumerated as below.

In order to decongest the existing prisons Govt. of NCT of Delhi is planning to construct new jails at Mandoli, Narela and Baprola.

Prison Complex at Mandoli 

Smt. Shiela Dikshit, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of NCT of Delhi laid the foundation stone of Mandoli Jails complex on 30.08.2008 at Mandoli Village, East of Delhi. The Jail Complex is spread acroos 68 acres of land and designed to lodge 3136 prisoners. The complex will house 6 jails- one for convict two for undertrials, one each for adolescent, women and High Security prisoners. There will be provision of separate lodgment of first time offenders so that they do not come into contact with other hardened criminals. Residential accommodation for 333 staff members and staff hostal will accomodate 604 staff members.

The construction of Mandoli Jails Complex will help to decongest the existing overcrowding problem being faced by Delhi Prisons at Tihar and Rohini and is likely to be completed in November 2010. This Jail Complex is being constructed at the cost of Rs.169 crores (approx.).

     

Open Jail At Baprola

A New Open Prison is proposed to be constructed near Baprola village over a plot of land measuring 125 acres.

Prison Complex at Narela

Besides the above prisons, 01 more prison is planned at Narela (North Delhi) for which Rs. 7.79 Crores has been deposited with the DDA for allotment of land comprising 40 acres. Administration

 The custodial duties of inmates are performed by Delhi Prison Staff comprising of the following ranks:

Superintendent
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Deputy Superintendent- Grade-I and II
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Assistant Superintendent
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Head Warder/ Head Matron
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Warder/Matron 

There are 1746 sanctioned posts for Delhi Prisons as on 31/08/2008. Regular Sampark Sabhas are held by Jail Superintendents and Director General (Prisons) for quick redressal of staff grievances. For the first time newly recruited Prison Staff is undergoing comprehensive training at Delhi Police Training School/College. In-house refresher courses are organized for the Prison Personnel in the matter of Court Rulings & Provisions of Prisons Act/ Delhi Jail Manual etc. Prison officers are also sent for refresher courses at RICA, Chandigarh & Vellore, NICFS, Rohini, New Delhi.Families of Delhi Prisons staff have the facilities of vocational training in the field of Computer Education, stitching, embroidery etc. In addition, there is facility of Community Center, Extension branch of Bank, ATM, Library, Primary School, Gas Agency, Fair Price Shop and a Crèche is available for the employees of Tihar Jail in the campus itself. Medical facilities are provided for the prison staff through DGEHS dispensary located in Tihar Jail Campus. In addition, health camps for the staff and family members are organized at regular intervals. There is also an Insurance scheme namely “Sarangi Scheme” for the staff members at subsidized premium.

President's Correctional Medal to Delhi Prison Officials

His Excellency, The President of India has conferred Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished/ Meritorious services on the occasion of Republic Day/ Independence Day to the following officers of Delhi Prisons:-