Updated from the website on 2nd April, 2025
Jail Radio: Karnal
Date of Inauguration: 29 April, 2021
The Journey: The Tinka Tinka Foundation (TTF) introduced prison radios in Haryana jails in 2020, carrying out the initiative in four phases. Specifically, during the second phase, TTF selected the district jails of Rohtak, Karnal, Gurugram, and Central Jail Hisar 1 for the implementation of the program.
Capacity of District Jail, Karnal: District Jail in Karnal is designed to accommodate up to 2,434 inmates. Currently, it hosts an average of nearly 2,050 inmates, including 60 women. Present jail building was constructed in 2004.
The Background: State of Haryana has 17 districts and 3 central jails. In the year 2021, out of 5880 convicts in Haryana, 1223 were illiterate, 2321 had done class 10th, 1551 had passed 10th but had not completed graduation, 507 were graduates, and 137 had some technical degree/diploma while 141 were post-graduates. As for the undertrials, out of 18, 237 inmates, 3261 were illiterate, 7348 had studied below class 10th, 6057 had passed 10th and above but did not complete graduation. 1105 were graduates, 247 had some technical degree/diploma and only 219 were post-graduates. Among all the States/UTs, Haryana is among one of the several states which does not have separate staff for correctional work. It also does not have a women’s jail, an open jail and a borstal school: Source: NCRB, 2021.Tinka Tinka Foundation introduced prison radios in jails of Haryana. This was done in four phases. District Jail, Karnal is one of them, chosen in the second phase.
Tinka Jail Radio Training: In the second phase of jail radio training, 26 jail inmates were chosen and trained as radio jockeys, including five women, one transgender and two MBBS doctors. Out of these, 5 women inmates were lodged in District Jail, Karnal.
Jails in Phase II: District jails of Rohtak, Karnal, Gurugram and Central Jail, Hisar 1
Gratitude: Shri Ranjit Singh, Jail Minister, Haryana, Shri Rajeev Arora, IAS, ACS, Home & Jail Department, Shri K. Selvaraj, IPS, Director General of Prisons, Haryana, Shri Amit Bhadu, Superintendent, District Jail, Karnal and Ms. Shailakshi Bhardwaj, Deputy Superintendent, District Jail, Karnal.
Model: Tinka Model of Prison Radio
Tinka Prison Research Cell: Translation: “ I am RJ Sonia from Karnal Jail. When the jail radio commenced its broadcast, the feeling of loneliness reduced remarkably. The walls of the prison also turned lively. When I had no one to support me, radio became my solace and a friend. It was the new hope amidst despair. Today, I am extremely happy to be part of Tinka jail radio. “ Sonia Chowdhary: LINK: Tinka Jail Radio। Ep 85 Promo। Tinka Prison Research Cell। Impact of jail radio in DJ, Karnal (youtube.com)
Special Mention:
- 2024/ 2024: Research: 2024/ 2024: Research: Research conducted by Tinka Prison Research Cell has demonstrated the positive impact of jail radio on the lives of inmates
- 2022: International Representation: Oslo, Norway:2022: International Representation: Oslo, Norway: Tinka Tinka Foundation represented India at the first international prison radio conference in 2022. Dr. Vartika Nanda delivered a comprehensive research paper titled “Prison Radio in India with reference to Tinka Jail Radio.” This conference was organized by Prison Radio International.
- 2022: Journal: Karnal Jail Radio: Tinka Radio ka Bandion per Prabhav aur Unkee Pasand ke Gaane: Gyan Garima Sindhu: July-September, 2022, Volume 75, Pages 6- 12 ISSN: 2321-0443: It is listed in the UGC Care List Journal
- 2021: Award: Sonia, an inmate housed in District Jail Karnal, received the Tinka Tinka Bandini Award in 2021. The award was presented by Shri Arvind Kumar (IPS), DG, Madhya Pradesh Prisons & Correctional Services, and Dr. KLN Rao, ADG Prisons, Gujarat.
- 2021: Award: Uttam Anand, lodged in this jail, was given Tinka Tinka India Award in the painting category in the same year.
Podcasts:
Since 2020, both inmates and jail staff have showcased their creativity through Tinka Jail Radio. To date, over 50 inmates have actively participated in these podcasts, contributing to the platform’s diverse range of content. The inmates contribute to podcasts by narrating stories, poems and singing songs.
Glimpse: March, 2021: Episode 11 of Tinka Tinka Jail Radio sheds light on the lives of the inmate RJs at District Jail, Karnal, especially during Holi festivities taking place throughout the country. While Holi celebrations unfold across India, the inmates at District Jail, Karnal, profoundly narrate their stories of celebrating Holi in prison through well-crafted stories, poems and songs.
Tinka Jail Paathshala in DJ, Karnal
District Jail, Karnal: 7 April, 2024: Meeting was held with Deputy Superintendent of Jail Ms. Shailakshi Bhardwaj and selected inmates regarding the progress of the jail radio. The meeting was attended by 10 inmates, including 2 women inmates.
Research in Karnal Jail: Tinka Prison Radio helped 74% jail inmates to deal with mental issues in District Jail, Karnal – Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms
Karnal Video Gallery: Gallery – Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms
Website Link: Jail Radio: Karnal – Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms
TINKA JAIL RADIO PODCASTS:
1.Tinka Tinka Jail Radio – Ep 11: Holi and Karnal Jail Radio
Episode discussing celebration of Holi in the Karnal Jail premises and the role of jail radio in fostering harmony and joy among jail inmates.
Published: March 29, 2021
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sFcV1yw7yPA
2.Tinka Tinka Jail Radio – Ep 23: Broadcasting Day: Theme Song for Karnal Jail
Celebrating Broadcasting Day with a special theme song created for Karnal Jail Radio, reflecting the spirit of hope and rehabilitation.
Published: July 23, 2021
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oE187L3eJqA
3.Tinka Tinka Jail Radio – Ep 34: One Year of Haryana Jail Radio
Marking the first anniversary of Haryana Tinka Jail Radio initiatives, this episode sheds light on its journey, challenges, and impact.
Published: January 16, 2022
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7sk1GewUFks
4.Tinka Tinka Foundation: Prison Heritage and Tinka Prison Bytes
A short feature showcasing the innovative work of Tinka Tinka Foundation in preserving prison heritage through initiatives like Karnal Jail Radio.
Published: March 13, 2024
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/1DtfUMNqylE
TINKA PRISON RESEARCH CELL IN PRESS:
1.Mental Tension Reduction through Jail Radio – Karnal Jail Survey
A study revealing the positive impact of jail radio on reducing stress and improving mental well-being among inmates. This study is part of Tinka Prison Research Cell established in 2021. The cell was inaugurated by Shri K. Selvaraj (IPS), Director General of Prisons, Haryana
2. करनाल जेल रेडियो: तिनका प्रिजन रिसर्च सेल: एबीपी न्यज: Karnal jail radio/ tinka prison research cell: 24 मई, 2024 Link: Tinka Tinka Jail Radio is becoming the voice of peace and education Opines Vartika Nanda | सुकून और शिक्षा की आवाज बन रहा है तिनका तिनका जेल रेडियो
Research Papers:
1. 2022: July-September: Nanda, Vartika: Karnal Jail Radio: Tinka Radio ka bandion per prabhav aur unkee pasand ke gaane: Gyan Garima Sindhu: Volume 75, Pages 6- 12 ISSN: 2321-0443: A UGC Care Journal
2. 2024: July- September- October-December: Nanda, Vartika: Jail Radio ke zariye Haryana kee Karnal jail mein shiksha ka prasar: Gyan Garima Sindhu: Issue- 83-84: Pages- 128-133: ISSN: 2321-0443: A UGC Care Journal
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