JAILU HAKKIGALA GANASUDHE

NEWS: Shivamogga jail inmates to sing on Akashavani

ABOUT

  • First-of-its-kind initiative in Karnataka
  • Over 20 prisoners of Shivamogga Central Jail have been given an opportunity to sing their favourite songs in a live programme that will be broadcast on Akashavani Bhadravathi
  • The initiative aims to showcase the talents of prisoners and help them connect positively with society.
  • The first programme titled ‘Jailu Hakkigala Ganasudhe’ will be aired from 4 pm to 5 pm
  • The prison houses over 800 inmates, of whom more than 20 are skilled singers
  • The initiative is based on the belief that society should hate the crime, not the offender, and support efforts towards reform and rehabilitation.

OTHER ASPECTS

  • Inmates are also allowed to listen to music on special occasions such as birthdays, through speakers installed inside the jail.
  • All inmates in the prison are required to practice meditation every morning
  • As part of the programme, inmates will call Akashavani Bhadravathi on Sunday from the jail and perform songs live over the phone, which will be broadcast
  • The Superintendent appealed to the public to download the ‘News On Air’ app from the Playstore and tune in to 5 MHz and 101.4 MHz frequency to listen to the inmates’ songs.
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