Maharashtra's jail tourism initiative begins at Pune's Yerawada Jail

On Republic Day, the Prison Department of Maharashtra launched its jail tourism initiative starting with the more than 150-year-old Yerawada Central Prison in Pune. Students from a local school in Pune became the first lot to visit the prison as part of the initiative. Jail tourism was started to make students aware of its history.  Students and researchers will also get an opportunity to get information about historical events that took place in various jails through this unique initiative. Watch this video to find out more.