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New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced plans to relocate Tihar Jail to the city’s outskirts and allocated Rs 10 crore for survey and consultancy services for the same in the budget for 2025-26.
The decision stems from safety concerns due to the jail's proximity to residential areas.
Established in 1958, Tihar Jail is one of the largest prison complexes in India, comprising nine central prisons spread over more than 400 acres. PTI BM BM MR
Prison relocation planned: survey and consultancy funded to assess moving Tihar Jail to the city outskirts for safety reasons. Delhi plans to relocate the Tihar prison complex to the city outskirts due to safety concerns from nearby residences and has allocated budgetary funds to commission a survey and retain consultancy services to assess sites, feasibility, and preparatory planning for relocation and phased decommissioning of the existing prison precincts.Press 'Enter' after typing page number.