Director General of Prisons inspects Madurai central prison
The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, K. Shankar, conducted an inspection of the Madurai Central Prison. During his visit, he addressed the concerns of both prisoners and staff, and inaugurated a new tailoring unit to aid in skill development. He also visited the Madurai Special Prison for Women and held a meeting regarding the construction of a new Central Prison.
- ▪K. Shankar inspected the Madurai Central Prisons and addressed grievances of prisoners and staff.
- ▪A modern tailoring unit with 40 new machines was inaugurated to enhance prisoners' skills.
- ▪He also inspected the Madurai Special Prison for Women and held a consultation meeting about a new Central Prison.
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Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services K. Shankar inspected the Madurai Central Prisons on Saturday and enquired about the grievances of the prisoners and prison staff.To enhance the skills of the prisoners and to bring about a behavioural change in their lives, he inaugurated a modern tailoring unit equipped with 40 newly purchased tailoring machines.He inspected various areas, including the prison hospital, kitchen, industrial units, prison bazaar, library, interview room, and the prison school.He advised the prisoners to utilise the welfare and correctional schemes of the Prison Department effectively to improve their lives.
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