Telangana Prisons Department plans to establish Government Industrial Training Institute in Cherlapalli Jail
The Telangana Prisons Department is launching a Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) within Cherlapalli Jail to provide inmates with certified vocational skills. This initiative aims to improve post-release employment prospects by offering training in modern trades like data entry and renewable energy.
Why it matters
Certified vocational training in prisons is a critical step toward reducing recidivism and helping former inmates overcome the social stigma associated with incarceration.
In a move aimed at bridging a gap in its vocational rehabilitation programme, the Telangana Prisons Department is planning to establish a Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Cherlapalli Jail exclusively for inmates.
The proposed ITI is expected to offer training in modern and industry-relevant trades, including computer skills, Data Entry Operator (DEO) courses, electronics repair, food processing and renewable energy, besides other vocational courses. The objective is to give inmates skills that can translate into employment after their release.
At present, inmates are trained in about 20 trades across prison industries, ranging from steel, manufacturing, carpentry, tailoring, weaving, farming, soap-making, agarbatti production, paper-bag manufacturing and beekeeping. However, the Prisons Department acknowledges that inmates currently do not receive recognised certificates on completing most of these vocational programmes.
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