Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services Sandeep Rai Rathore inaugurating a creche at the Special Prison for Women at Tiruchi on Friday.
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Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services of Tamil Nadu Sandeep Rai Rathore inspected the Central Prison in Tiruchi and reviewed various activities relating to prison administration, security, prisoners’ welfare, and rehabilitation.
Mr. Rathore checked the procedure followed for the admission of prisoners and inspected the kitchen to assess food preparation practices, cleanliness, hygiene, and related arrangements. He visited the Government Industrial Training Institute functioning within the prison premises and interacted with the prisoners undergoing vocational training.
He felicitated three prisoners who scored 600 out of 600 in their ITI final examinations and presented them with certificates. He encouraged them to continue education and skill development to build a better future.
The Principal of the Government ITI and the Regional Joint Director of Employment and Training were present.
Mr. Rathore later went around the garden raised by prisoners as part of agricultural and rehabilitation activities. He interacted with the prison officers and staff members and heard their grievances, requests, and service-related concerns. He inaugurated a creche for children of incarcerated mothers at the Special Prison for Women. The facility aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and child-friendly environment for children living within the prison premises.
He interacted with women prisoners and enquired about their living conditions, basic amenities, needs, and their overall well-being. He interacted with officers and warders and personally heard their grievances, requests, and service-related concerns.
R. Rajalakshmi, Deputy Inspector-General of Prisons, Tiruchi Range, and V. Rukmani Priyadarshini, Superintendent of Prisons (in-charge), Central Prison, Tiruchi, and Superintendent of Prisons, Special Prison for Women, Tiruchi, accompanied Mr. Rathore, a press release by the Tamil Nadu Prisons and Correctional Services Department said.
Published – October 09, 2026 09:14 pm IST
