MSCW team visits Manipur Central Jail to assess living conditions of women inmates
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, April 29 2025: As part of its efforts to ensure the rights and welfare of women across the State, the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) today conducted a visit to the Manipur Central Jail at Old Lambulane, Imphal.

The Manipur Central Jail currently houses 26 inmates while the Women Foreigners Detention Centre accommodates 23 inmates.

During the visit, Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang, Chairperson of MSCW, stated that women inmates are entitled to basic human rights and dignity.

She said that the purpose of the visit was to assess the living conditions of women in the jail and to listen to their concerns firsthand.

Established in 2006, MSCW is committed to safeguarding the rights of all women in Manipur, including those incarcerated.

The visit aimed to understand the inmates' living conditions and provide a platform for them to voice their needs and grievances, she added.

She encouraged the inmates to share their issues freely, assuring them that the Commission would look into their concerns and work towards addressing them.

Speaking at the programme, Sorokhaibam Bhadrika, Superintendent of Manipur Central Jail expressed his appreciation for the Commission's visit, recalling that during their previous visit, MSCW helped initiate a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that led to improvements in the jail's infrastructure.

He welcomed the current visit as a positive development.

Advocates Thiyam Rajkishore and Khaidem Santa Singh also educated the inmates about their constitutional rights.

The event was attended by W Phajatombi Devi, MCS, Member Secretary of MSCW; Chuongsin Koireng, Member of MSCW; N Durgesh Kumar, Assistant Jailor and others.

Sanitary pads and other basic needs were also provided by MSCW to the female inmates.

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