News & Announcement
Newly Constituted Board of Visitors Reviews Prison Welfare and Facilities in Namchi
Namchi, 6 October (IPR): An introductory meeting with the newly inducted members of the Board of Visitors of the District Prison, Namchi, was held at the chamber of District Collector Namchi, today.
The meeting was chaired by District Collector Namchi cum Chairman, Board of Visitors, Ms Anupa Tamling, and attended by MLA Namchi-Singithang, Mr Satish Chandra Rai, along with members of the Board and representatives from various line departments.
During the meeting, Mr Satish Chandra Rai put forth suggestions on various measures for improving the functioning and overall facilities of the District Prison. He also took stock of the issues and challenges faced by the inmates and stressed the need for appropriate measures to ensure their welfare and well-being.
At the outset, Ms Anupa Tamling informed the members that the tenure of the Board of Visitors is three years and urged them to undertake monthly visits to the District Prison as per the prescribed roster. She directed that a copy of the visit report be submitted after each visit to facilitate necessary follow-up action by the concerned authorities.
She further apprised the members of their roles and responsibilities, as well as those of the concerned line departments, and emphasised the need for regular monitoring of the prison and timely implementation of necessary improvements and corrective measures.
Superintendent, District Prison, Mr Passang Lepcha, briefed the members on the total capacity of the prison and the present inmate population. He highlighted the issue of overcrowding, noting that the facility also accommodates inmates from Soreng and Gyalshing districts.
SDM Namchi, Mr Nim Pintsho Bhutia, also briefed the members on their roles and responsibilities, particularly with regard to safeguarding the welfare, dignity and basic needs of the inmates.
The meeting was attended by Member of the Women’s Commission Ms Palmu Sherpa, Superintendent, District Prison Mr Passang Lepcha, In-charge, Old Age Home Boomtar Mr Passang Tshering Bhutia, Social Worker Ms Samika Tamang and representatives from various line departments.
The meeting was chaired by District Collector Namchi cum Chairman, Board of Visitors, Ms Anupa Tamling, and attended by MLA Namchi-Singithang, Mr Satish Chandra Rai, along with members of the Board and representatives from various line departments.
During the meeting, Mr Satish Chandra Rai put forth suggestions on various measures for improving the functioning and overall facilities of the District Prison. He also took stock of the issues and challenges faced by the inmates and stressed the need for appropriate measures to ensure their welfare and well-being.
At the outset, Ms Anupa Tamling informed the members that the tenure of the Board of Visitors is three years and urged them to undertake monthly visits to the District Prison as per the prescribed roster. She directed that a copy of the visit report be submitted after each visit to facilitate necessary follow-up action by the concerned authorities.
She further apprised the members of their roles and responsibilities, as well as those of the concerned line departments, and emphasised the need for regular monitoring of the prison and timely implementation of necessary improvements and corrective measures.
Superintendent, District Prison, Mr Passang Lepcha, briefed the members on the total capacity of the prison and the present inmate population. He highlighted the issue of overcrowding, noting that the facility also accommodates inmates from Soreng and Gyalshing districts.
SDM Namchi, Mr Nim Pintsho Bhutia, also briefed the members on their roles and responsibilities, particularly with regard to safeguarding the welfare, dignity and basic needs of the inmates.
The meeting was attended by Member of the Women’s Commission Ms Palmu Sherpa, Superintendent, District Prison Mr Passang Lepcha, In-charge, Old Age Home Boomtar Mr Passang Tshering Bhutia, Social Worker Ms Samika Tamang and representatives from various line departments.
