Hyderabad: The Telangana Prisons Dept sales have recorded ₹25.43 lakh at Numaish 2026 within the first 18 days. This surpasses its total sales for the previous two years combined. The strong public response marks a milestone in the department’s rehabilitation and prison industry efforts.
Director General of Prisons Dr. Soumya Mishra visited the department’s stall at the All India Industrial Exhibition in Nampally on January 18. During her visit, she emphasised the significance of Telangana Prisons Dept sales in supporting prisoner rehabilitation. She reviewed product quality, interacted with staff, and appreciated the affordability and relevance of the prison-made items.
Weaving, honey sales drive growth at Numaish 2026
The product line includes weaving, durries, home care items, carpentry, steel goods, agricultural produce, and the newly introduced “Prison Honey.” This honey contributed 7% of total sales. Notably, Telangana Prisons Dept sales also benefited from eco-friendly paper bags made from recycled newspapers by inmates, which received a positive response.
Dr. Mishra commended staff efforts and held discussions with exhibition organisers on improving visitor engagement and sales. She also issued directions to enhance stall facilities. In fact, increased Telangana Prisons Dept sales are expected to further boost opportunities for inmates.
This year’s performance reflects a sharp upward trend: ₹25.43 lakh in 2026 compared to ₹23.64 lakh in 2025 and ₹20.96 lakh in 2024. Weaving and handloom products emerged as top performers. Additionally, this was backed by diversification into natural and sustainable goods.
The initiative highlights the department’s broader goal of turning prisons into centres of correction and skill development. It also aims at equipping inmates with meaningful employment and dignity.