UP cabinet approves new district jail in Hathras

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved the construction of a new district jail in Hathras district, an official statement issued here said.

The new jail will have a capacity of 1,026 prisoners, the cabinet decided after holding a meeting presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The cabinet has given its nod for administrative approval of Rs 18,494.29 lakh for this project, the statement said.