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The Delhi Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, has made a significant move in bolstering the city's prison system by approving the creation of over 3,200 new posts within the Delhi prisons department. This decision, announced on Thursday, aims to address the existing staffing shortages and ensure adequate personnel to manage the growing needs of the prison system in the future.
The newly approved posts encompass a wide range of roles, from high-ranking positions like superintendent and deputy superintendent, to more junior positions such as assistant superintendent, head warder, head matron, warder, section officer, accounts officer, assistants, and drivers. This comprehensive approach seeks to fill critical gaps across various levels of the department, ensuring a well-rounded and functional workforce.
The creation of these new positions is not solely focused on addressing immediate staffing needs but also encompasses a strategic restructuring of the prison cadre. The Lt. Governor has instructed that timely promotion of staff be ensured, recognizing the importance of career progression in motivating and retaining dedicated personnel. This focus on staff development and advancement aims to foster a sense of purpose and commitment among prison employees.
The new posts fall under groups A, B, and C, representing different cadres within the prisons department: jail, technical, and ministerial. These diverse roles reflect the multifaceted operations of the prison system, ensuring expertise and specialized skills in various areas. The newly appointed staff will be deployed across various prisons in the department, including the prominent Tihar, Mandoli, and Rohini facilities.
The decision to create these posts followed a rigorous process. The prisons department initially proposed the creation of the positions, factoring in the existing shortage of personnel and anticipating future requirements. These proposals then underwent scrutiny by the administrative reforms department before receiving the final approval from the Lt. Governor. This thorough approach ensures that the creation of these posts is well-justified and serves a genuine need within the prison system.