Bengaluru Prison Bakery to Serve Republic Day Parade Snacks

• Inmates from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison bakery will prepare snacks for the Republic Day parade at Manekshaw Parade Ground, Bengaluru.
• This initiative is part of the Nava Sankalpa program by the Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services Department, focusing on vocational training and rehabilitation.
• The menu includes savory puffs, chow-chow, biscuits, and cookies, to be served to the Chief Minister and other dignitaries.
• HCL company has provided specialized training to inmates to enhance the quality of bakery products.
• The move aims to change public perception of correctional facilities, despite recent controversies surrounding the prison's administration and security lapses.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru prison inmates' bakery products will be served at the Republic Day parade, showcasing rehabilitation efforts.