‘The Tribune-Chatterati’22nd.March.2010

A fashion show and workshop, a shoe designing workshop by designer label and a dance evening and workshop by choreographer Shiamak Davar. This is happening at Tihar jail not a fashion meet. A hundred and six inmates took lessons in a fusion of jazz, contemporary and modern dance.
Designer Sanjana Jon, who along with singer Shibani Kashyap, boxer Akhil Kumar and Indian women’s hockey team captain Mamta Kharab, walked the ramp wearing outfits created by inmates, had an “overwhelming experience”.
The next time you see the uber chic shoes they may just be handmade by Tihar inmates. The jail has tied-up with shoe designer for a three-month course in shoe designing. Prisoners will earn a livelihood, and according to their conduct, their imprisonment time may also be reduced by 25 percent.