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New Delhi : As part of commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on July 18, 2018, decided that special remission to specific category of prisoners may be given and they may be released from prisons in three phases (on October 2, 2018, April 6, 2019, and October 2, 2019).
In the week long first phase of special remission to prisoners, the States and UTs, have released over 900 prisoners. In the second and third Phase, prisoners will be released on 6th April 6, 2019 ,and October 2, 2019 respectively.
The States and UTs have been advised to hold week long special functions on all prison premises based on the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi before the dates specified for release of prisoners. The prisoners shall be taken to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi where they will garland the same. While releasing the prisoners, they will also be gifted with books relating to Mahatma Gandhi and will also be provided suitable counselling, according to a PIB release.