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- Sanjay Maurya

NEW DELHI: At least nine states are yet to adopt the 2016 Model Prison Manual, while 19 states and all Union Territories have adopted it, according to the 251st report of the department-related parliament standing committee on prison reforms.

The report, which was tabled in Parliament on Monday, said the Union home ministry was advised to take up the matter with the states and get clarity on the issue.

"The picture about adoption of Model Prison Manual, 2016 is not very clear with respect to some states. Some states have adopted the manual, some have amended their respective jail manuals in accordance with the Model Prison Manual, 2016. Some of the states are in the process of adopting the manual. In this regard, the committee recommends that MHA may have more meetings with the state governments to have a clear picture about its adoption. MHA may also advise the states to adopt the manual as it will enable the States/UTs to reform prisons," said the report.