Honourable Chief Minister Thiru. M.K. Stalin handed over the appointment orders. 5 Jailors and 44 Assistant Jailors have been selected through TNPSC for the Tamil Nadu Prisons and Correctional Services Department.

DG Prisons, Dr. Maheshwar Dayal, IPS inaugurated the "32nd Basic Induction Training Course" for Jailor and Assistant Jailor officers at APCA ,Vellore and exhorted the officer trainees for public service with greater dedication.

DG of Prisons welcomed the Public Accounts Committee of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on 06.08.2024 at Central Prison-II, Chennai @ Puzhal. The Committee Members had meaningful discussion with staff of Prison Department

Dr. Maheshwar Dayal, IPS, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2021 from the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.K. Stalin, during the Police Medal function at Rajarathinam Stadium on 24.08.2024.

Hon'ble Minister, Thiru S. Regupathy inaugurated the Freedom Filling Station at Gandhi Market, Tiruchirapalli. The Hon'ble Minister, Thiru Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and Dr. Maheshwar Dayal IPS, DG of Prisons along with Senior IOC officials and Government officials also participated

The Tamil Nadu Government will establish 160 Video Conferencing facilities in all 9 Central Prison &19 other prisons, through ELCOT for Court trials of inmates. Continuous efforts are being made to modernize the Tamil Nadu Prison Department.

To improve the skills of inmates, the Art in Prison training program at CP – I, Puzhal was attended by Hon’ble Minister Thiru S.Regupathy, MLA Thiru S.Sudharsan, and Dr. Maheshwar Dayal IPS, DG Prisons, as the Chief Guest. It has improved the inmates art skills and motivated them

To enhance the convenience for Advocates, advance booking (044-2659 0000)for visits has been introduced in Central Prisons, Puzhal, Chennai. The shifts for visitation are between 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Since 1920s , TN prison inmates are producing high-quality shoes. Now trendy commercial shoes and boots under "Freedom" brand in are available in police canteens and Prison Bazaars across the state.

Video Call Facility for inmates to connect with family was launched by Hon'ble Minister, Thiru S. Regupathy on 04.12.2024 in presence of Dr. Maheshwar Dayal, IPS, DG of Prisons at Central Prison, Coimbatore. It will benefit around 5 lakhs people annually.

The Renovated Library facility for inmates was launched by the Hon'ble Minister Thiru S. Regupathy on 04.12.2024 in the presence of Dr. Maheshwar Dayal, IPS, DG of Prisons at the Central Prison, Coimbatore. Books remain the most sought after companions of inmates.

The State Institute of Correctional Administration (SICA) was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Minister, Thiru S. Regupathy, on 9.1.2025 in the presence of Dr. Maheshwar Dayal, IPS, DG of Prisons. This marks a quantum leap in improving the quality of prison services in the State of TN

During 76th Republic Day celebrations at Sub Jail, Saidapet, Hon'ble Justice Thiru S. M. Subramaniam was explained the reformation efforts on young petty offenders by the Department by Dr. Maheshwar Dayal, IPS, DG of Prisons, Tamil Nadu.

DG Prisons Dr Maheshwar Dayal IPS took salute of the Passing Out Parade of APCA's 32nd Batch (Nine-Month Basic Course) held on 08.04.2025 at the Central Prison Parade Ground, Vellore, in the presence of Dr. Maheshwar Dayal, IPS. He also handed over Medals and Trophies to trainees

According to the 2025 India Justice Report (IJR) Tamil Nadu stands @ #1, the best-performing state in the management of its prisons. It also holds top position with the lowest share of undertrial prisoners (61.5%) and one of the lowest occupancy rates (77%) in the country.

All Central Prisons have launched the Freedom Poultry Farm to provide fresh poultry to meet the prison requirements. 40% of the produce is for inmates and 60% for the public, generating revenue to support the initiative.

For better upkeep of century-old prison buildings, the Tamil Nadu Government, during the budget for 2025-2026, announced the enhancement of the annual maintenance grant for the buildings of the Prisons and Correctional Services Department from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10 crore.

The Tamil Nadu Government, in the 2025-2026 budget, announced construction of District Jail complex with additional facilities in Salem District to improve prison administration.

TN team clinched 17 medals (including 6 Gold)& 5 trophies at the 7th AIPDM held at RBVRR TSPA, HYD, from Sep 9 to 11, 2025. DG of Prisons Dr. Maheshwar Dayal,IPS, congratulated and honored the team at the Prison Hqrs on Sep 13, 2025. Supdt Tr.M. SatheeshKumar was the Team Manager

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