As part of the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, over 900 prisoners have been released in the first phase of the Centre's scheme for grant of special remission to specific categories of prisoners.

The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 18, 2018.

The prisoners are decided to be released in three phases -- October 2, 2018, April 6, 2019, and October 2, 2019.

In the week-long first phase of special remission to prisoners, the States and Union Territories, after obtaining the approval of the competent authority in their jurisdictions released the prisoners.

The States and Union Territories have also been advised to hold week-long functions in all prison premises based on the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi before the dates specified for the release of prisoners.

The prisoners will garland the status of Mahatma Gandhi and at the time of their release, they will be gifted with books relating to the Father of the Nation.

Women and transgender convicts, who are of 55 years of age and above and have completed 50 per cent of their actual sentence period, are eligible for special remission.

Meanwhile, male convicts of 60 years of age and above, who have completed 50 per cent of their actual sentence period, are also subjected to benefit under the central government's scheme.

Apart from this, physically-challenged convicts with 70 per cent disability, terminally-ill convicts, prisoners who have completed two-thirds of their actual sentence period are also eligible for special remission.

The remission scheme is not available to prisoners who have been convicted for an offence for which the sentence awarded is death or where the death sentence has been commuted to life imprisonment.

Cases of convicts involved in crimes like dowry death, rape, human trafficking, and others also are not included in this.&nbsp;

As part of the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, over 900 prisoners have been released in the first phase of the Centre's scheme for grant of special remission to specific categories of prisoners.

As part of the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, over 900 prisoners have been released in the first phase of the Centre's scheme for grant of special remission to specific categories of prisoners. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 18, 2018. The prisoners are decided to be released in three phases -- October 2, 2018, April 6, 2019, and October 2, 2019. In the week-long first phase of special remission to prisoners, the States and Union Territories, after obtaining the approval of the competent authority in their jurisdictions released the prisoners. The States and Union Territories have also been advised to hold week-long functions in all prison premises based on the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi before the dates specified for the release of prisoners. The prisoners will garland the status of Mahatma Gandhi and at the time of their release, they will be gifted with books relating to the Father of the Nation. Women and transgender convicts, who are of 55 years of age and above and have completed 50 per cent of their actual sentence period, are eligible for special remission. Meanwhile, male convicts of 60 years of age and above, who have completed 50 per cent of their actual sentence period, are also subjected to benefit under the central government's scheme. Apart from this, physically-challenged convicts with 70 per cent disability, terminally-ill convicts, prisoners who have completed two-thirds of their actual sentence period are also eligible for special remission. The remission scheme is not available to prisoners who have been convicted for an offence for which the sentence awarded is death or where the death sentence has been commuted to life imprisonment. Cases of convicts involved in crimes like dowry death, rape, human trafficking, and others also are not included in this.

Over 900 prisoners to be released to mark Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary on Tuesday.

Earlier in the day, paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi tweeted, "From today, we are entering Pujya Bapu's 150 the anniversary year. It is a great opportunity for all of us to fulfil his dreams."

He will also attend the closing session of the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention (MGISC) at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. MGISC has been a 4-day international conference that has brought together Sanitation Ministers and other leaders in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) from around the world.

As the nation is celebrating the 150th anniversary of iconic freedom fighter of the country a number of events have been lined up to mark the day.

The National Gandhi Museum at Rajghat launched a series of programmes, including "recreated heartbeats" of the father of the nation, kickstarting the year-long celebrations to mark his 150th birth anniversary.

The "recreated heartbeats" has been formed by digitalising the electrocardiography (ECG) details of Mahatma Gandhi and it can be heard through a headphone, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Balram Jakhar, said.

Three monuments -- Gol Gumbad, Bijri Khan and Paik tombs -- &nbsp;in the national capital will also be illuminated with colours of the national flag to mark the anniversary for seven days starting from today.

A nationwide campaign call, 'CHANGE150' by LetterFarms, a non-profit organisation has also been launched which is aimed to mobilize over a million change ideas from youngsters around India inspired by Bapu's change mantra.

The NGO is inviting the youth of India to handwrite one change that they passionately wish to see in the world on a postcard, over the next 12 months. Those ideas will then be presented to the decision makers of the country including President and Prime Minister, governors and state chief ministers.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi tweeted, "From today, we are entering Pujya Bapu's 150 the anniversary year.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi tweeted, "From today, we are entering Pujya Bapu's 150 the anniversary year. It is a great opportunity for all of us to fulfil his dreams." He will also attend the closing session of the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention (MGISC) at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. MGISC has been a 4-day international conference that has brought together Sanitation Ministers and other leaders in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) from around the world. As the nation is celebrating the 150th anniversary of iconic freedom fighter of the country a number of events have been lined up to mark the day. The National Gandhi Museum at Rajghat launched a series of programmes, including "recreated heartbeats" of the father of the nation, kickstarting the year-long celebrations to mark his 150th birth anniversary. The "recreated heartbeats" has been formed by digitalising the electrocardiography (ECG) details of Mahatma Gandhi and it can be heard through a headphone, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Balram Jakhar, said. Three monuments -- Gol Gumbad, Bijri Khan and Paik tombs -- in the national capital will also be illuminated with colours of the national flag to mark the anniversary for seven days starting from today. A nationwide campaign call, 'CHANGE150' by LetterFarms, a non-profit organisation has also been launched which is aimed to mobilize over a million change ideas from youngsters around India inspired by Bapu's change mantra. The NGO is inviting the youth of India to handwrite one change that they passionately wish to see in the world on a postcard, over the next 12 months. Those ideas will then be presented to the decision makers of the country including President and Prime Minister, governors and state chief ministers.

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