<h1>Government Allocates Rs 300 Crore for Prison Modernization in 2025-26 Budget, Focus on Reintegration and Welfare Programs</h1> The government has allocated Rs 300 crore for prison modernization in the 2025-26 budget, maintaining the initial allocation from the previous year before it was revised to Rs 75 crore. The Union Home Ministry emphasizes efficient prison management and correctional administration. In May 2023, a comprehensive 'Model Prisons Act' was finalized, focusing on high-security jails, legal aid, parole, vocational training, and prisoner reintegration. The Act includes welfare programs and after-care services for prisoners. The Union Home Minister highlighted the importance of efficient prison management in the criminal justice system.