Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Telangana Grants Parole to 301 Prisoners
In Telangana, 301 prisoners were given parole to take care of family matters, and 218 were given furlough for good behavior.
The prison department also helped many prisoners with legal aid, releasing 3,634 of them.
They conducted special court sessions called Jail Adalaths, which heard 1,558 cases and freed 985 prisoners.
The department also provides interest-free loans to prisoners, with 58 receiving loans totaling Rs.18.66 lakh in 2025.
Many prisoners were taught to read and write, and some even completed their school and college education.
Women prisoners were trained in tailoring to help them find jobs.
The department also focuses on mental health, with many prisoners receiving counseling and therapy.
They run fuel outlets to provide jobs to prisoners and former prisoners, helping them rejoin society.
301 prisoners were granted parole and 218 were sanctioned furlough in Telangana.
6,573 prisoners availed legal aid, resulting in the release of 3,634 prisoners.
44 Jail Adalaths were conducted, hearing 1,558 cases and releasing 985 prisoners.
18 prisoners were released under the Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme.
58 prisoners received interest-free loans totaling Rs.18.66 lakh in 2025.
23,220 prisoners were made literate, and 108 inmates enrolled in NIOS for Class X.
100 women prisoners were trained in tailoring under the SANKALP Scheme.
4,615 prisoners received skill development training out of 5,856 convict admissions.
936 prisoners underwent cognitive behavior therapy, and 624 women inmates received psycho-social counseling.
The department operates 32 fuel outlets, providing employment to 475 members.
- Who
- Telangana Prisons and Correctional Services
- What
- Granted parole to 301 prisoners and provided various rehabilitation and educational initiatives
- When
- During the year 2025
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To attend to domestic exigencies and promote rehabilitation and reintegration into society
- Number of prisoners granted parole
- 301
- Number of prisoners sanctioned furlough
- 218
- Total prisoners availed legal aid
- 6,573
- Prisoners released through legal aid
- 3,634
- Number of Jail Adalaths conducted
- 44
- Cases heard in Jail Adalaths
- 1,558
- Prisoners released through Jail Adalaths
- 985
- Prisoners released under Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme
- 18
- Prisoners received interest-free loans in 2025
- 58
- Total loans given to prisoners
- Rs.1.92 crore
- Prisoners made literate under Thumb In – Sign Out
- 23,220
- Inmates enrolled in NIOS for Class X
- 108
- Inmates completed graduation
- 28
- Women prisoners trained in tailoring
- 100
- Total convict admissions
- 5,856
- Prisoners received skill development training
- 4,615
- Prisoners underwent cognitive behaviour therapy
- 936
- Women inmates received psycho-social counselling
- 624
- Inmates undergoing psychotherapy training
- 60
- Number of fuel outlets operated
- 32
- Employment provided through fuel outlets
- 475