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PROJECT PROPOSAL 2015-2016

INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE

NEW DELHI INDIA

Shradha Vedbrat Mayoori Sangameshwar Hanagodimath Nicola Irvine 63 Jor Bagh (+91) (0) 9810012062 (+91) (0) 9711011509 (+91) (0) 9560395571 New Delhi

delhi@samarpanfoundation.org mayoorish@samarpanfoundation.org info@samarpanfoundation.org 110003

INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE | SAMARPAN FOUNDATION

SAMARPAN

FOUNDATION Samarpan Foundation is a 100% charitable Section 25A not-for-profit

foundation, established in September 2006 in New Delhi. We work to

uplift people and animals, and to restore our environment. Our vision is to provide global support and assistance of any kind

where there is a humanitarian, ecological or environmental need. Our

focus is need-based, doing what needs to be done for the greatest

good for the greatest number. Our projects are managed by

volunteers.

Donations made to the Foundation are eligible for benefits under

Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. 2

INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE | WHY

INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE

TIHAR JAIL, TIHAR VILLAGE

WHY?

Tihar Jail is India’s most high security facility and the largest prison complex in the world comprising 10 prisons. With the steady increase

in crime, the population of the prison complex is currently around

13000 prisoners, more than double the sanctioned capacity.

Thinking about the injustice meted out in the name of justice, we realised

that the family of a prison inmate are innocent victims as the

‘breadwinner’ is incarcerated.

We located the families of inmates, paid their house rent, put the

children in school, provided dry rations and offered training to the wives

so that they could be independent. When we visited the inmates with the

news that their families were cared for, they were at first suspicious, but

over a period of months, they asked to be taught a trade so that they

could lead honest lives once they were released.

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INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE | WHY

Around 77% of the prison population earned an annual income of less

than Rs. 50,000 at the time of their arrest, the majority facing charges

under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Approximately 43% of the prisoners

are illiterate, and a mere 7% graduates. The prison administration with

the support of NGO’s is taking every possible step to increase the literacy rate of the prisoners.

75% of the prison population are ‘under trials’, awaiting trial, sometimes imprisoned for several years due to delays in the

justice delivery system.

We work to uplift the living conditions of the families of inmates, and to

transform the lives of inmates to empower them to lead self-sustained,

independent lives. 4

INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE | PROGRAM FOR PRISONERS & FAMILIES

PROGRAM FOR PRISONERS

• Focus has been on four jails in Tihar namely Jail

No. 2, 3, 4 and 7.

• Weekly healing for inmates. • Dance, Art, English & Personality Development programs

have been a part of the sessions conducted. • Psychological and specialised medical care such as

eye clinics. • Events such as quiz competitions and talent hunts. • Assignments such as painting to provide a source of income. • Vocational training to empower the inmates to

earn an income.

PROGRAM FOR PRISONERS’

FAMILIES

• Volunteers are extended family for the 110 families supported

through healing, dry rations, medical, financial, educational and

emotional support. • Vocational training has enabled potential breadwinners to

gradually become self-sustained and gain confidence to support

their family. • Children have benefited from improved education and

families have become independent and started savings

accounts. • Catering to individual needs e.g. providing sewing

machines as a potential source of income. • Providing clothing and household items and celebrating

functions and festivals with the families.

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INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE | VISION & PROJECT FUNDING OVERVIEW

VISION

• Various vocational and skill development courses to be introduced

in various jails namely Computer, Dance, Theatre, Music, Soft Skill

training, Literacy, Mehndi classes. • Organizing annual free eye camps and cultural evening for all jails.

• To extend program to include all prisons in the Tihar complex.

• To extend support to more inmates’ families

PROJECT FUNDING

OVERVIEW

ANNUAL EXPENSES AMOUNT (INR)

Annexure 1 57,20,000 6

INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE | ANNEXURE 1

ANNEXURE 1 INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE ANNUAL EXPENSES

SUPPORT FOR PRISONERS’ FAMILIES

EXPENSE CATEGORY (INR) TOTAL (INR)

Food Items (Annexure 1A) 24,51,600

Education

Tuition fees for inmates’ children (30 families) 3,60,000

Facilities (Annexure 1B)

School bags & Stationary 85,570

Uniforms 1,33,000

TOTAL 2,18,750

Transportation (Annexure 1C) 2,76,000

Families’ Rent (10 families) 1,20,000

Medical (Annexure 1D) 25,000

Field Trips and Celebrations (Annexure 1E) 1,48,500

Vocational Training

Computer training (Annexure 1F) 13,95,600

Functions (Annexure 1G) 1,82,700

Eye Camp (Annexure 1H) 2,69,500

OTHER OPERATING COSTS 2,72,350

ANNUAL TOTAL 57,20,000 MONTHLY TOTAL 4,76,667

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