Eight Inmates from Vadodara Jail Set to Take Gujarat Board Exams
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Synopsis
In a remarkable educational initiative, eight inmates at Vadodara jail in Gujarat are preparing to take their board exams this year, including four for Class 10 and four for Class 12, demonstrating the prison's commitment to rehabilitation through education.
Key Takeaways
- Eight inmates to appear for board exams.
- Educational environment aids in rehabilitation.
- Vocational training included in programs.
- Success stories from previous years.
- Collaboration with GSEB enhances learning.
Vadodara, Feb 23 (NationPress) The Vadodara jail in Gujarat is experiencing an inspiring academic atmosphere as eight inmates prepare to sit for board exams this year -- four for Class 10 and four for Class 12.
Jail officials are convinced that fostering an educational setting assists inmates in rejoining society with purpose and skills, thereby decreasing the likelihood of reoffending. Welfare Officer Mahesh Rathod noted that some inmates taking the Class 12 exams are in their late twenties and have willingly chosen to further their education.
Having finished Class 11 prior to their incarceration, they now aspire to pass their board exams and subsequently pursue advanced education through IGNOU.
In addition to formal education, the inmates are partaking in vocational training in areas such as carpentry, welding, tailoring, and plumbing, which equips them with skills that enhance their employment prospects after release. Last year, five inmates took the Class 12 exams, with four achieving success and now pursuing their degrees.
Officials emphasize that establishing a structured learning environment inside prisons guarantees that inmates leave with knowledge and skills instead of falling back into a cycle of crime.
By concentrating on rehabilitation through education, the prison system seeks to transform incarceration into an opportunity for change, demonstrating that second chances can lead to new beginnings. In Gujarat, prison authorities have initiated educational programs allowing inmates to take board examinations, aiding in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
These efforts, often in partnership with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), enable inmates to pursue formal education while fulfilling their sentences.
Over the years, there has been a significant rise in inmate participation in these examinations. In 2016, around 134 inmates attended Class 10 and Class 12 board exams. This figure increased to 155 in 2017 and further to 183 in 2018, with 155 inmates taking the Class 10 exam and 28 appearing for the Class 12 exam. In 2024, nine prisoners serving life sentences at Surat's Lajpore Central Jail successfully passed the GSEB Class 12 examinations, reflecting the positive outcomes of educational opportunities within the prison system.
