Delhi Prisons Launches Training Programme at Hyderabad Institute

Hyderabad: An induction training initiative for Delhi Prisons personnel has begun at the State Institute of Correctional Administration (SICA) in Chanchalguda, representing a significant collaborative effort between prison systems across regions.

The programme's launch was overseen by B. Shivadhar Reddy, Director General of Police, while Soumya Mishra, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, welcomed him alongside other senior officials and faculty.

A total of 381 personnel from Delhi Prisons have been nominated to participate across multiple phases throughout 2026. The inaugural batch comprises 62 trainees, including 61 staff members from Delhi Prisons and one warder from Telangana. Among this group are 18 Assistant Superintendents, three of whom are women, along with 43 matrons or female warders. An additional male warder from Telangana is also part of the cohort, with a warder from Andaman and Nicobar Islands expected to join subsequently. Officials noted that this arrangement would foster stronger inter-regional collaboration.

The nine-month curriculum emphasizes professional development, ethical conduct, and compassionate approaches to correctional work. Classroom instruction encompasses prison regulations, criminology, victimology, psychology, sociology, and criminal law. The programme also integrates constitutional principles, human rights frameworks, and prison management technology. Physical components of training include fitness regimens, ceremonial drills, yoga, and mindfulness practices, all aligned with standards established by the Bureau of Police Research and Development.

Participants have access to SICA's comprehensive facilities, encompassing lecture halls, an assembly hall, reading rooms, residential quarters, training areas, exercise facilities, and food services.

During the inauguration, Shivadhar Reddy emphasized that correctional work demands responsibility and dedication, with emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration objectives rather than security alone. He called upon trainees to uphold professional standards while ensuring respectful treatment of inmates and prioritizing their transformation.

Mishra highlighted how institutional training programmes strengthen the correctional framework. She pointed to Delhi Prisons' confidence in SICA's capabilities by sending personnel for training, describing this as evidence of institutional trust. She referenced previous training undertaken for Tihar Jails and other facilities, as well as programmes conducted jointly with the Bureau of Police Research and Development, noting these maintain rigorous quality benchmarks.

She underscored that contemporary prison management prioritizes rehabilitation and rights-centered methodologies, urging trainees to serve as catalysts for positive change within the system.

Officials commended SICA's teaching staff and visiting experts for their role in delivering high-caliber instruction.

The ceremony also coincided with recognizing Shivadhar Reddy's 60th birthday, with attendees acknowledging his contributions during the event.