Maharashtra Govt plans to set up new prison in Mumbai
The Hindu
At present, there is only one Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai
The Maharashtra Government is planning to set up a new prison and seven new police stations in Mumbai, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.
A discussion on the requirement of new jails in State capital Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune was held with officials of the police department on November 1, Mr. Fadnavis tweeted after the meeting.
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At present, there is only one Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai.
“Best quality work in stipulated time is expected,” Mr. Fadnavis, who also holds charge of the State Home Department, told the police brass.
He assured that there will be no shortage of funds from the government for police housing.
Mr. Fadnavis said there was also a discussion on expediting the redevelopment project of police housing in Worli area of Mumbai.
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