Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The district jail in Mangaluru has introduced an innovative nursery initiative where prisoners cultivate ornamental plants, such as croton, hibiscus, jasmine, and royal farm plants. This program, led by Superintendent B T Oblesappa and expanded to 30 inmates, aims to rehabilitate prisoners by providing them with valuable agricultural skills and a potential livelihood upon release. The initiative has received positive local reception, with strong demand for the saplings, and also contributes to the government's revenues, highlighting a successful approach to prisoner rehabilitation and self-sufficiency.