Telangana Prisons Department plans to establish Government Industrial Training Institute in Cherlapalli Jail

Prison-made goods on display at ‘My Nation’ stall at Numaish 2026 in Nampally. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement 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, ta