Delhi's Narela jail complex to be complete by Nov '27
New Delhi, July 19 -- The prison complex coming up in Narela is set to be completed by November 4, 2027, officials familiar with the project said. Designed as a modern correctional facility built as per international standards, the complex will house high-risk prisoners in individual cells, enhancing security and reducing threat levels, they added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the project earlier this month. Once operational, the facility at Tikri Khurd will accommodate 250-300 inmates in individual cells equipped with round-the-clock surveillance, safety features and controlled movement protocols.
Spread across 40 acres, the prison will be developed in two phases, officials said. The first phase, covering 18 acres, will focus on core prison infrastructure, while the remaining 22 acres will be utilised for future expansion as per evolving requirements.
As per officials, the inmate housing blocks will be the largest component, with prison wards spread across four single-storey blocks.
Besides residential blocks, the complex will feature a control room and dispensary, an administration block, and a langar-cum-mess to cater to inmates and staff. The security infrastructure has been designed with eight watchtowers spread over 900 square metres, along with an electrical substation, guard room and underground sump pump house.
According to the prison plan, there will be segregated functional zones for administration, inmate accommodation, security and support services.
A substantial vacant area has been reserved for the second phase to allow for future expansion....
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