VARHAD is also working towards promoting a healthy and positive environment inside the prison. This is aimed at reformation of prisoners in the prison through long-term intervention. Some activities are conducted to achieve this objectives. In the year 2003, about 10 of the male convicts had appeared for the examination conducted by the Akhil Bharitya Gandharva Mahavidyapeeth, Sangli for singing and playing of tabla and harmonium. This examination was conducted inside the prison premises only. One examiner was present for the examination, which consisted of a written exam of three hours and a practical exam of three hours. To help the convicts in their present for the examination, we appointed a music teacher who would visit the prison twice a week to train them. Nine of the convicts were able to pass through the examination except for one. Now in 2005, another 15 convicts have filled in their applications for the same examination.

Besides this, another three of the convicts are preparing themselves to appear for graduate and post-graduate level examinations. One is appearing for M.A. (Marathi Literature), another for 2nd year B.A. and the third convict for 2nd year B.Sc. These convicts have been provided with the respective study material. Their forms have been filled up and directly sent to the University along with the required documents such as Leaving Certificate, mark-sheet, etc. The forms were attested with the prison seal along with the prison address.

We conduct other cultural activities as per the various day of celebration such Labor's Day, World Women's Day, etc. The prisoners are motivated to participate in the programmes giving them an opportunity to display their individual talent. They are provided with all the necessary clothes, musical equipment, etc. for the presentation of the same. Sports activities and competitions are also conducted.