The Tamil Nadu prison industry, one of the highest profit-making revenue models among State prisons in the country, has been hit by COVID-19 and the ongoing lockdown. Tamil Nadu prisons have consistently remained on top in the country, in terms of profits from selling products under the ‘Freedom’ brand name. Director-General of Police (Prisons) Sunil Kumar Singh said that steps had been taken to finalise tenders for purchasing raw materials, and all manufacturing units in central prisons would soon resume full-fledged production. Source unknownMr. Singh said that the source of infection in the Puzhal Central Prison remained unknown. Only prison staff and medical professionals had regular access inside the prison.

Source: The Hindu May 31, 2020 18:26 UTC