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Prison Statistics India 2024 Report
May 11 , 2026
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- The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released the Prison Statistics India (PSI) 2024 report on prison conditions in India.
- Delhi recorded the highest prison occupancy rate at 194.6%, with 19,512 inmates against a capacity of 10,026 prisoners.
- A large number of prisoners in India were undertrials, meaning they were awaiting completion of their court cases.
- The report highlighted major shortages in prison staff, with thousands of vacant posts.
- Many prisoners belonged to economically weaker sections and had an education below Class 10.
- The report also noted rehabilitation efforts through education, computer courses, and skill development programmes inside prisons.
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