All India Prison Duty Meet Begins in Hyderabad, Highlights Reforms and Technology

### Quick Summary
– Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev varma inaugurated the 7th All India Prison Duty Meet at RBVRR Telangana Police Academy, Hyderabad, on September 9, 2025.
– The event features a three-day agenda with professional, sporting, and fine arts competitions in 36 categories attended by over 1,300 participants from 21 states and three Union Territories.
– A technology expo introduced for the frist time showcases AI-driven surveillance systems, drones, contraband detection technologies, robotics, and prison details management software. Prison-made products are also displayed.
– The Governor highlighted Telangana’s correctional reforms including rehabilitation initiatives such as dignified job opportunities for released prisoners and infrastructure improvements like new prisons in Sangareddy and Siddipet.
– Ravi Joseph lokku of BPR&D shared updates on national prison management reforms including the advancement of high-security prisons and progress on National Prison Training Policy alongside the adoption of a Model Correctional Services Act by several States.
– Telangana’s Director General of Police underscored professionalism with empathy in prison management while acknowledging human dignity even in incarceration.
– Soumya Mishra (Director General of prisons) noted that this edition marked record participation numbers along with showcasing modern technology innovations.

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### Indian Opinion analysis
The hosting of the All India Prison Duty Meet reflects India’s continued focus on modernizing correctional facilities while balancing professionalism with compassion for reformative justice.Increasing reliance on advanced technologies like AI-driven surveillance shows progressive steps toward improving security standards nationwide. Though vital questions related to how effectively these advancements address systemic gaps remain high.

Telangana has emerged as a leader in rehabilitative efforts-a important mention includes post-release programs offering employment or vocational tools ensuring dignity through reintegration into society highlighting noteworthy governance innovation progressive . Expansion visibly regional investment scale paths retaining challenges delivering model consistency repeats Dowl consistent implementation integrity rural promising blueprint approaches future..

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