Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Prisons Dr. Soumya Mishra inaugurated the 32nd “My Nation” filling station at Khanapur in Narsampet during an official visit to Warangal district on April 27, marking a key step in rehabilitation initiatives for reformed prisoners.
DG Prisons Soumya Mishra also inspected prison facilities and inaugurated a new administrative building, underlining the Telangana Prisons Department’s focus on welfare and modernisation.
DG Prisons Soumya Mishra reviews rehabilitation initiatives
The filling station, set up by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, aimed to provide structured livelihood opportunities to reformed and released prisoners. The initiative sought to support their reintegration into society through sustainable employment.
Addressing the gathering, Mishra said such initiatives reflected not just economic activity but also hope, dignity and second chances. She appreciated Indian Oil Corporation for supporting inclusive and socially responsible programmes.
Later, DG Prisons Soumya Mishra visited the Special Prison for Women at Narsampet. She conducted a detailed inspection covering security arrangements, inmate welfare, food quality, healthcare services and hygiene conditions.
She interacted with women inmates and enquired about their well-being. She also encouraged them to participate in rehabilitation and skill development programmes. She stressed the importance of a humane and reform-oriented correctional environment.
DG Prisons Soumya Mishra inspects Warangal prison facilities
Subsequently, Mishra visited the Central Prison at Warangal (Mamnoor), where she inaugurated a newly constructed administrative building. The facility is expected to improve administrative efficiency and strengthen prison infrastructure.
During the visit, DG Prisons Soumya Mishra reviewed the functioning of the institution. She emphasised the need for continued improvements in security, modernisation and welfare measures.
Officials present included M Sampath, DIG Prisons, Warangal Range, S Ankit Kumar, IPS, DCP Warangal, T Kalasagar, Superintendent of Central Prison Warangal at Mamnoor, and P Venkateswara Swami, DSJO Warangal. Representatives of Indian Oil Corporation, including Y Sarath, Divisional Retail Sales Head, Warangal, also attended.
The visit highlighted the department’s approach to balancing custodial responsibilities with reformative efforts, aiming to transform prisons into centres of positive change.