Learning for a Second Chance
Overview
GBTC Trust’s Jail Education Program—also known as the Jail Reformatory—brings digital learning, literacy, and life-skills education. We believe that education is not only a right, but also a path to rehabilitation, dignity, and reintegration.
Through technology-enabled classrooms, self-development sessions, and access to reading resources, we help prisoners rediscover confidence, purpose, and the power of knowledge to transform their future.
Why It Matters
Many prisoners in India never completed basic schooling. Inside jail walls, time moves slowly, opportunities are scarce, and hope fades quickly. Traditional prison systems focus on confinement, not development. The Jail Education Program changes that narrative. By offering structured learning and access to technology, we promote rehabilitation through education, reflection, and responsibility. When inmates learn, they don’t just earn certificates—they rebuild their self-worth.
Why It Works
Smart Library & Digital Access
- Smart TVs or digital screens for learning videos
- Laptops with curated educational and motivational content
- Books, newspapers, and moral education resources
- Quiet learning corners for reading and self-study
Structured Learning Sessions
- Daily literacy and digital-learning sessions for interested inmates
- Value-education and personal-development discussions
- Guest talks by teachers, psychologists, and community mentors
- Video-based lessons on language, environment, and life skills
Teacher & Mentor Engagement
- Local GBTC mentors and volunteers conduct regular visits
- Jail staff are oriented to facilitate learning activities
Evaluation & Expansion
- Impact measured through attendance, literacy improvement, and behavioural change
- Feedback from inmates and officers informs new content modules
- Model is in plan to be replicated in additional jails in partnership with district authorities
OUR IMPACT SO FAR
inmates engaged in learning activities
New proposal under feasibility study for Ambedkar Nagar District Jail
Positive feedback from prison authorities, mentors, and participants
Smart Library established in Ayodhya District Jail (functioning since 2025)
đź’¬ Stories of Change
“Since the smart class has opened, I feel alive and think of possibilities It gives me peace and purpose."
“Education inside jail is like a light that reaches the darkest corners.”
Who Benefits
Male inmates
Male inmates seeking to continue education
Individuals
Individuals preparing for basic literacy or open-school exams
Communities
Communities that welcome rehabilitated citizens with dignity
Get Involved
You can help extend the light of learning behind prison walls.
Partner with GBTC
Collaborate with correctional departments to scale the initiative.
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