Gayatri
Trained in beauty parlour related work by FPAI
Gayatri, 20, was implicated in the murder of her boyfriend and is two years into a 20-year prison sentence at Gwalior District Jail.
She received beauty parlour related training, a skills building initiative run by the Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) in six locations across India.
"I was really interested in beauty parlour because I was learning something new. It was good that they trained us. When I leave I'll be able to start my own parlour."
Mariam
Trained in mechanics and textiles by FPAI
"Initially, I didn’t want to learn new skills as these things are not encouraged back home.
I’ve now trained as a mechanic and done other courses in sewing and block printing. When I get released, I will use these skills to earn a living."
Mariam is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence.
Aditi Chaturvedi
Superintendent of Indore District Jail, Madhya Pradesh, India
"I think if you prepare them for everything, if you make them financially stable, or give them a healthy living, once they are out they’ll be able to take care of themselves - whether the family accepts them or not."
Beauty training
Gwalior District Jail
Women attend a beauty training course run by the Family Planning Association of India, in Gwalior District Jail, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Anjana
Trained in textiles & beauty parlour related work by FPAI
"I know how to stitch and have learnt beauty parlour related work. Since I have these skills I will earn and feed myself and be able to live with my children."
Anjana is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Beauty training
Gwalior District Jail
Women at the Gwalior District Jail practise their beauty training skills. The Family Planning Association of India runs training programmes across 6 locations in India and have trained over 768 women.
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