Indian prisons remain overcrowded, undertrials constitute 73% of inmate population
Despite a modest increase in capacity, Indian prisons remain severely overcrowded, with the occupancy rate at 112.7% in 2024, a decade-low but still high. This issue is primarily driven by the disproportionately high share of undertrials, who constituted about 73% of the total inmate population in 2024. States like Delhi (194% occupancy) and Jammu & Kashmir (148%) show extreme overcrowding. A Parliamentary Committee report highlighted that overcrowding strains resources, compromises living standards, and limits access to facilities. Additionally, high staff vacancies, with almost half of sanctioned posts vacant in some states, further exacerbate the problem.
मुख्य बिंदु
- Indian prisons are significantly overcrowded, with an occupancy rate of 112.7% in 2024.
- Undertrials account for approximately 73% of the total inmate population, contributing significantly to overcrowding.
- States like Delhi (194%) and Jammu & Kashmir (148%) exhibit severe overcrowding.
- Overcrowding leads to strained resources, compromised living standards, and limited access to health and rehabilitation facilities.
- High staff vacancies in prison administration, with nearly half of sanctioned posts vacant in some states, worsen the situation.
परीक्षा तथ्य
- Source: Prison Statistics report by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
- Occupancy rate in 2024: 112.7%.
- Share of undertrials in 2024: 73%.
- Highest occupancy rate: Delhi (194%).
- Total jails in 2024: 1,333 with capacity for 4.53 lakh inmates.
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