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The Hindu
16-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Products made by prisoners displayed at Saraswati Pushkaralu
HYDERABAD The Telangana Prisons Department inaugurated its 'My Nation Prisons Stall' at the ongoing Saraswati Pushkaralu in Kaleshwaram on Friday. The stall was formally opened by Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Telangana, Soumya Mishra. Also present were Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma, DIG of Prisons (Warangal Range) M. Sampath and Central Prison Warangal Superintendent T. Kalasagar. Eco-friendly products made by prison inmates such as incense sticks made of used flowers collected from the Vemulawada Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple, handmade soaps, woven products and traditional durries, were on display. The effort is part of the department's 'Waste to Wealth' initiative, which aims to combine sustainability with rehabilitation.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- The Hindu
Cherlapally prison hosts sports and cultural meet
After a four-year break triggered by the pandemic, the Telangana Prisons Department has restarted its Annual Prisoners' Sports and Cultural Meet at Central Prison, Cherlapally. The three-day event, aimed at inmate rehabilitation, kicked off on Friday, where over 220 prisoners from across the State took part. The meeting was inaugurated by Special Chief Secretary for Home Ravi Gupta, who praised the prison staff for running a tight ship and commended the inmates for their disciplined parade and energetic performances. He told participants that this meet was not about medals, but about regaining purpose and self-discipline — tools more valuable than any trophy. Inmates were grouped into four teams representing Cherlapally, Chanchalguda, Hyderabad Range and Warangal Range. All underwent two months of training in both sports and cultural activities, supported by protein-rich diets to keep them fighting fit. Outdoor competitions include cricket, volleyball, kabaddi, and sprints, while indoor contests feature chess, carrom, and badminton. Cultural events such as singing, dancing, skits, mimicry, and instrumental music are also on the agenda, giving inmates a chance to step outside their usual roles and reconnect with forgotten talents. Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra said that structured activity was not just a distraction, but a tool for change. 'Reform isn't a slogan. It's a process. And this is part of it,' she said. Senior officers from across the prison system, including IGs and DIGs, backed the initiative as a practical approach to inmate reform.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- The Hindu
Telangana Prisons dept. tightens the bars with security, tech and staff audit
In a move to improve prison security and operational standards, the Telangana Prisons Department has launched a State-wide security and technology audit across all correctional facilities. The comprehensive audit covers central prisons, district jails, special prisons for women, special sub jails and sub jails across Telangana. The key areas include main gate security with special attention to the functionality of scanners, search procedures, visitor identity verification, and entry record maintenance. Surveillance systems are also under review, with auditors checking the extent of CCTV coverage, recording protocols and communication equipment usage. Structural security measures such as the condition of perimeter walls, status of live wire systems and maintenance of watchtowers are being thoroughly inspected. Security equipment, including arms and ammunition, is being checked for proper maintenance and functionality. Staff supervision is another major focus, with the auditing teams verifying duty rosters, assessing staff strength, and ensuring effective supervisory monitoring. Inmate management practices are under review to ensure proper segregation of high-risk, vulnerable, and psychiatric inmates. Additionally, routine and surprise searches are being monitored for their effectiveness in controlling contraband, with emphasis on the use of scanners and alarm procedures. Health and hygiene standards within prisons are being evaluated through regular inmate health screenings, hygiene inspections, and checks on the availability of safe drinking water. Record management, including updates to the e-Prisons system, warrants, admission and release records, is also under scrutiny. The audit extends to assessing welfare and rehabilitation initiatives, including literacy programmes, vocational training, grievance redressal mechanisms and library services. Further, incident documentation practices relating to escapes, deaths, and disaster management events are being reviewed to ensure comprehensive and timely reporting. Infrastructure safety and emergency preparedness are integral components of the audit, with a view to ensuring that all facilities are equipped to handle emergencies effectively. Senior prison officials have been tasked with the initiative, with DIGs auditing central prisons, superintendents overseeing district jails, and deputy superintendents assessing special sub jails and sub jails. Each team is visiting facilities to scrutinise critical aspects of prison management and security.
