Study of Women’s Prisoners (2007 Onwards)

The study on the Health Status of Women Prisoners in Prisons in Maharashtra aims to study the nature and type of illness faced by women prisoners, the availability of treatment and hospitalization in context of the morbidities and to see whether the prisons comply with the standards proposed by the prison manual. Compliance of standards with regard to physical infrastructure, medical facilities available to women prisoners, medical personnel available at each prison level, food and nutrition facilities, water and sanitation facilities, rehabilitation facilities as mentioned in the prison manual.

Supported by:National Commission for Women, Government of India
Team:Leni Chaudhuri and Reena Mary George