Pani Puri and ice cream will be available to eat in the jails of Maharashtra, you will also be able to play games, 173 new items included in the catalogue.

Maharashtra Jail Canteen Catalog Updated with Food and Sports Items: Now prisoners in the jails of Maharashtra will get to eat many new things, which will include things like Pani Puri, sweets and ice cream. Recently, a big update has come from the Maharashtra Jail Department, the department has included many things in the jail canteen, which the prisoners can easily buy. A total of 173 items have been added to the canteen catalog to provide necessary facilities to the prisoners in all the jails of the state. 173 items included in the canteen catalog

173 items included in canteen catalog

The list released by Maharashtra Jail Department includes chaat masala, pickles, coconut water, chess board, oats, coffee powder, Lonavala Chikki, sugar free sweets, ice cream, organic fruits, peanut butter, pani puri, arts books, color items. Notable things like etc. are included. At the same time, Bermuda shorts and T-shirts will also be available especially for undertrial prisoners. Apart from this, items like face wash, hair dye etc. have also been added to this list. Nicotine based tablets are also allowed to satisfy the craving for tobacco.

improving the mental health of prisoners

ADGP (Jail) Amitabh Gupta said that due to restrictions, the mood of the prisoners keeps changing. Maintaining and improving the mental health of prisoners is an important aspect within the prescribed discipline parameters. By increasing the food list of prisoners, new options were created for them. This expansion will increase the chances of having a positive impact on their overall conduct.