The AuroModel Prison Project of Sri Aurobindo Society took an important step towards strengthening skill development, livelihood opportunities and entrepreneurial initiatives for inmates with the inauguration of the Upgraded Jail Bakery at Central Prison, Kalapet.
As part of its continued efforts to enhance vocational training and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities among inmates, the AuroModel Prison Project under Sri Aurobindo Society, provided additional bakery equipment with higher production capacity to upgrade the existing jail bakery facility through TCS funding. This enhancement aims to transform the bakery into a more efficient and commercially oriented production unit, enabling inmates to prepare bakery products on a larger scale and extend their reach to the public outside the prison.
The upgraded facility is expected to provide inmates with greater opportunities for practical, hands-on experience in commercial bakery operations, including production and quality maintenance for potential self-employment and livelihood opportunities after their release.
The Inspector General of Prisons (IG Prisons), formally inaugurated the upgraded bakery facility on 6th November 2026. The event was attended by Shri. Venkatesan, Chief Superintendent of Jail, Shri Baskaran, Superintendent of Jail; Shri Kaushal Sharma, Member Secretary, Shri P.R. Srinivasamurthy, Project Director, AuroModel Prison Project and Shri Vikram Goel, Advocate, Sri Aurobindo Society.
Through this initiative, the AuroModel Prison Project seeks to reinforce the meaningful engagement for inmates, and equip them with practical skills that can support their successful reintegration into society.
