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Ranchi: The modernisation of Jamshedpur and Seraikela jails is all set to begin with the Jharkhand Disaster Management and Welfare Department sanctioning a budget of Rs 2.36 crore for the project. The responsibility for absorbing and utilising these funds has been assigned to the Inspector General (IG) of Prisons.

The funds will be taken from the district treasury of the respective districts and then transferred to the account of the Jharkhand Police Housing Corporation Limited. The entire project is expected to be completed within two years.

Details of the modernization work:

• Jamshedpur Jail: The modernisation work includes renovation of Home Guard Barrack, JAP Barrack, Ex-Army Barrack, Boundary Wall and Probation Office. The total cost of these renovations is estimated at Rs 2.16 crore.
• Seraikela Prison: The renovation work will mainly focus on the medical ward and the library, and the cost is estimated at Rs 20.38 lakh.