- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Tue, 27 May 2025 07:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Bihar Home Department has approved the construction of visitor and meeting rooms in six jails across the state to facilitate better infrastructure for people meeting inmates. The facilities will be developed in Nawada, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, and Aurangabad divisional jails, as well as Hilsa and Sherghati sub-jails. A total of Rs 4.11 crore has been sanctioned for the project, which includes provisions for furniture and related infrastructure.
According to departmental sources, Rs 28.57 lakh will be spent at Hilsa sub-jail, Rs 55.20 lakh at Nawada jail, Rs 37.54 lakh at Sheikhpura jail, Rs 52.79 lakh at Sherghati sub-jail, approximately Rs 84 lakh at Lakhisarai jail, and Rs 34.73 lakh at Aurangabad divisional jail.
In a parallel move, the Home Department has also given administrative approval for the purchase of 43 small cars under the Bihar Fire Service. A budget of Rs 6.12 crore has been cleared for this initiative. These vehicles will be allocated to assistant state fire officers, newly appointed district fire officers, and senior officials. Specifically, one car each will be provided to the State Fire Consultant and Advisor, four to additional directors-cum-assistants, and 38 to senior district fire officers.
Officials believe that active citizen participation will help identify real-time challenges and improve road infrastructure planning and execution. The initiative is part of a broader effort to make road travel safer and more efficient for the public.
