(1) The objects of welfare programmes in prisons should be to,-
(a) Develop a relaxed, positive and constructive atmosphere in the institution;
(b) Ensure good personnel-inmate relationship based on mutual trust and confidence;
(c) Ensure care and welfare of inmates;
(d) Ensure firm and positive discipline;
(e) Attend to immediate and urgent needs and problems of inmates;
(f) Attending to long term needs of prisoners;
(g) Help the inmates maintain regular contact with their families and communities in the outside world;
(h) Ensure a good system of incentives for self-discipline such as remission, leave transfer to open air camp, and premature release;
(i) Provide individual guidance and counseling;
(j) Encourage group activities, group guidance, group work;
(k) Implant proper habits, attitudes and approaches and prepare them for a normal social life; and
(l) Provide supportive therapy including Psychotherapy.
(2) The starting point of all welfare programmes shall be the initial classification of the prisoner and the study of individual inmates. The welfare programme should include periodical review of progress and re-classification of prisoners, review of sentence and pre- mature release, planning for release, pre-release preparation and after- care.
(3) Positive influence of institutional personnel shall play an important role in this process and Community participation shall be an important feature of welfare programmes.