Telangana Prisons Educate 23k Inmates, 28 Graduate

In Telangana, India, many prisoners are learning to read and write.

Over 23,000 prisoners have become literate through a program called 'Thumb In - Sign Out'.

Additionally, 108 prisoners, including 8 women, are preparing to take their class 10 exams.

Last year, 28 prisoners even graduated with degrees.

The prisons also have fuel stations run by prisoners and former prisoners to help them learn job skills.

In 2025, there were more prisoners than the year before, including those accused under the POCSO Act, which deals with crimes against children.