On the occasions of the 150^th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Aurobindo and the 75^th Year of  Independence, the Ministry of Culture is commemorating the life and philosophy of Shri Aurobindo by undertaking Spiritual Programmes in 75 prisons across the nation between 12^th August and 15^th August, 2022.

The purpose of these programmes is to ‘transform’ the lives of prison inmates through inculcation of the philosophy of Shri Aurobindo and by the practice of Yoga and Meditation.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has said that there is need for the transformation of life of inmates of jails through self-thinking and realisation, and prisons all across the country should organize programmes on the life of Maharishi Aurobindo so as to enable the inmates to embark upon a new journey of life.

To this effect, the Ministry of Culture has partnered with notable spiritual leaders and organizations to carry out these programmes.  Ministry of Culture has identified 75 prisons across the nation, (primarily keeping in mind their association with National Freedom Struggle) where these programs shall take place.

5 Organisations including  Ramakrishna Mission, Patanjali,  Art of Living, Isha Foundation and  Satsang Foundation  have been roped in for conducting programmes from 12^th to 15^th August in 23 states of the Country to facilitate Yoga, Meditation and imparting of teachings of Sri Aurobindo to prison inmates.

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