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Odisha government increases daily dietary expenses of prisoners

The Odisha Government has enhanced the cost of dietary charges, for each prisoner, from Rs 64 to Rs 80 per day, an official statement read on Monday.

Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services, Odisha says "Government has been pleased to enhance the cost of dietary charges from Rs 64/- to Rs 80/- per prisoner per day at existing 2816.74 kilocalories (Kcal)."