Prisoners' Baked Goods to Feature at Bengaluru Republic Day Celebrations

• Baked goods prepared by prison inmates will be served at Bengaluru's Republic Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground.
• The initiative, under the Nav Sankalpa programme, aims to provide employable skills and hope for convicted inmates.
• 20 prisoners from Parappana Agrahara completed a month-long bakery training, with plans to expand to more inmates.
• The Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services Department is exploring making these products available to the wider public.
• HCLTech is supporting the programme, with plans for sales through BigBasket and HCLTech's My E-Haat platform.

Why It Matters: Prisoners' baked goods will be served at Bengaluru's Republic Day event, promoting rehabilitation and skill development.