From prison cells to exam halls: 44 Gujarat inmates pass GSEB Board examinations
This year, 44 inmates in Gujarat successfully passed the Class 10 and Class 12 GSEB examinations, reflecting a positive shift towards education in correctional facilities. The initiative, overseen by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and State Police Chief Dr K.L.N. Rao, aimed to rehabilitate inmates through educational opportunities. Support from prison staff, including access to study materials and classes, played a crucial role in these inmates' achievements.
- ▪A total of 44 inmates cleared the Class 10 and Class 12 GSEB examinations this year, with 22 passing at each level.
- ▪The prison administration provided resources such as books, study materials, and subject-wise classes to assist inmates in their studies.
- ▪Inmates expressed that the support from prison staff and programs helped them regain hope and pursue their dreams.
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The towering prison gates and iron bars are often associated with darkness, regret, and loneliness. Yet this year, Gujarat’s correctional facilities recorded progress in education, reflected in examination results and board certificates. With Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who also holds the Home portfolio, and State Police Chief Dr K.L.N. Rao overseeing the initiative, jails across the State reported efforts focused on rehabilitation through education, officials said.A total of 44 inmates lodged in different prisons across Gujarat cleared the Class 10 and Class 12 Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) examinations this year, with 22 passing at each level.
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