Motivation, persistence and perseverance are the distinct traits of determined, dedicated individuals who can make things happen. It's always possible, even when the task is awesome, to transform the mindsets of human beings. Located in the capital city of India, New Delhi, Tihar is one of the largest prisons in the world. Within a prison complex of over 200 acres are housed over 11,000 inmates-men, women, adolescents, children; Indians and foreigners. They comprise unconvicted alleged offenders, convicts and remandees. It was a limping and languishing institution, condemned by the media, isolated from the community, exploited, used and abused, yet 'housed'.
Dr Kiran Bedi (then 44) was
appointed the Inspector General
of Tihar prison on May 1, 1993.
She brought about fundamental charges giving a humane face Mnistrative structure-