Songs of love and longing find an audience behind walls of Meerut prison

Music behind the bars: Songs of love and longing find an audience behind walls of Meerut prison

Meerut district jail's internal radio station, Radio Parvaaz, offers inmates daily song requests and entertainment. Inmates submit song requests through slips, with popular genres including love and betrayal themes. The station broadcasts requested songs, motivational talks, and life skills programs for two hours daily. This initiative aims to reduce mental stress and aid inmate reform and rehabilitation efforts.

Songs of love and longing find an audience behind walls of Meerut prison

Songs of love and longing find an audience behind walls of Meerut prison

Inside Meerut District Jail, Music Helps Inmates Stay Connected To Families And Life Outside

Meerut: Inside Meerut district jail, old Hindi film songs about love, heartbreak, separation and betrayal have found a devoted audience. An internal radio station, Radio Parvaaz, plays music requested by inmates and has become a daily source of entertainment and emotional connection. Launched on May 8, the station was set up with space provided by the jail administration and technical support from the India Vision Foundation. The radio jockey is…