Odisha Human Rights Commission recommends mental health reforms for prisoners
Odisha Human Rights Commission has mandated regular mental health checks for all inmates and urged the government to fill psychiatrist vacancies within six months. Recommendations also include suicide prevention protocols, staff training, improved legal aid, and better living conditions. The commission stressed the state's duty to protect prisoners' mental well-being and dignity, demanding a progress report within three months.
Odisha Human Rights Commission has mandated regular mental health checks for all inmates and urged the government to fill psychiatrist vacancies within six months. Recommendations also include suicide prevention protocols, staff training, improved legal aid, and better living conditions. The commission stressed the state's duty to protect prisoners' mental well-being and dignity, demanding a progress report within three months. What's Your Reaction?
