INDIA: At the International Book Fair in New Delhi on February 3rd, the National Book Trust (NBT) unveiled Radio in Prison, India’s first book dedicated to the topic of prison radio. The book, authored by Dr. Vartika Nanda, a renowned prison reformer and founder of the Tinka Tinka Foundation, was launched by NBT Chairman Milind Sudhakar Marathe, alongside notable figures including Kumar Vikram, NBT’s Editor-in-Chief, PN Pandey, DIG Prisons (Agra Range), Mehak Kasbekar, Editor-in-Chief of Brut India, and Dr. Nanda herself.
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Published by NBT, Radio in Prison explores how prison radio projects, spearheaded by Dr. Nanda’s foundation, have positively impacted inmates by providing them a platform to express themselves and share their stories. The book delves into the transformative role of radio in reducing depression, aggression, and self-harm among prisoners, promoting creativity and healing behind bars.
During the launch, NBT Chairman Milind Sudhakar Marathe praised the book for its thought-provoking insights and highlighted the importance of understanding prison reform through innovative programs like prison radio. The session, moderated by Mehak Kasbekar, included discussions on jail journalism and the work of the Tinka Tinka Foundation in empowering prisoners to become storytellers and content creators.
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PN Pandey, DIG Prisons (Lucknow Range), revealed plans to extend prison radio stations across Uttar Pradesh, echoing the success of Dr. Nanda’s previous initiatives. The book launch also featured an emotional video about Tinka Jail Radio, accompanied by a song performed by Suchit Narang, a visually impaired inmate from District Jail, Dehradun.
Radio in Prison, along with Dr. Nanda’s previous works, including Tinka Tinka Tihar and Tinka Tinka Dasna, serves as an important document for anyone interested in the intersection of media, creativity, and social change within the prison system. The event concluded with a collective hope that the book would inspire readers to reflect on the potential of creativity and reform behind prison walls.
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