Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) Telangana’s Director General of Police (DGP), B. Shivdhar Reddy, on Wednesday inaugurated a nine-month basic entry training programme for Delhi Prisons Department staff at the State Institute of Correctional Administration (SICA) here.
A total of 381 personnel from Delhi Prisons will undergo training in phases.
The first batch comprises 62 trainees, including 18 Assistant Superintendents, 43 women warders, and one trainee from Telangana.
The training curriculum covers subjects such as criminology, psychology, human rights, and the use of technology in prison administration.
Training kits were distributed to the trainees during the programme.
Addressing the trainees, the DGP said that a career in the Prisons Department goes beyond mere confinement of inmates as it carries a significant responsibility of reforming prisoners and facilitating their reintegration into society.
He highlighted the complexities involved in prison management and underscored the need for personnel to develop professional competence, discipline, and a humane approach.
He stressed that meaningful reforms in the prison system can only be achieved through impartial conduct and by treating inmates with dignity and respect.
He also noted that many prisoners, whether knowingly or unknowingly, violate the law, and it is the responsibility of prison staff to guide them towards positive transformation and reintegration as responsible citizens.
Referring to the frequent criticism faced by prison personnel on issues related to human rights, the DGP emphasised the importance of value-based training, particularly for Assistant Superintendents and warders.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra said that inter-state cooperation plays a crucial role in strengthening prison reforms.
She expressed pride that the Delhi Prisons Department has entrusted SICA with training a large number of its personnel, reflecting confidence in the institute’s standards.
She recalled that earlier training programmes conducted by SICA for Tihar Jail staff, in accordance with Bureau of Police Research and Development standards, received national recognition.
Highlighting the evolving nature of modern prison administration, Mishra noted that it is increasingly adopting a rights-based approach and encouraged trainees to make the most of both indoor and outdoor training modules to contribute to progressive reforms.
–IANS
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