11th April, 2021: Exactly five years ago, on this very day, my article “Salakhon Mein Rang Bharta Radio” was published in Dainik Jagran. That piece became the seed from which Tinka Jail Radio took birth in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
In its initial phase, 14 inmates were chosen to be part of this journey. What began as an experiment soon grew into a remarkable success story—one that gave voice, hope, and dignity to those behind bars.
Today, on the same date, I had the honor of presenting the successful model of Tinka Jail Radio before some of the finest judicial minds of India—respected judges from across North India.
This moment feels like a full circle, a testament to the power of ideas, persistence, and collective belief. I share these details with a deep sense of gratitude—for the opportunity, for the trust, and for the journey that continues to unfold.
11 April, 2026: Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Participated in a panel discussion on “Prison Reforms, Undertrial Justice & Human-Centric Legal Aid”. The session was chaired by Justice Sandeep Mehta. It featured Justice Arun Bansali, Chief Justice of the High Court of Allahabad, Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari (Uttarakhand), along with Gaurav Agrawal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India. The session focused on issues relating to undertrial incarceration, humane treatment of prisoners, and institutional accountability. It emphasised a rights-based approach to legal aid, digital reforms in prison administration, and rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners.
This North Zone Regional Conference on “Enhancing Access to Justice” was organised by The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority (UKSLSA), on 11 -12 April at Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The theme of the conference was “Justice Beyond Barriers: Rights, Rehabilitation and Reform for the most vulnerable.
Special gratitude: Shri Pradeep Mani Tripathi, Member Secretary, Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority
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