Prisons department signs MoU with RVCE to boost inmate rehabilitation
The Karnataka Department of Prisons and Correctional Services has signed an MoU with RVCE to enhance inmate rehabilitation through skill development and digital literacy programs. The collaboration aims to improve employability and support the reintegration of inmates into society by providing technology-enabled training. Two computer labs will be established in correctional facilities to offer courses in data entry and basic computer skills.
- ▪The MoU was signed between Alok Kumar, Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), and K.N. Subramanya, principal of RVCE.
- ▪The program focuses on skill development, digital literacy, and technology-enabled training for inmates.
- ▪Two computer labs will be set up in prisons to deliver training in data entry and basic computer courses.
- ▪The initiative aims to improve inmates' employability and support their reintegration into the workforce after release.
- ▪The partnership reflects a broader shift toward reformative justice in the correctional system.
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The Karnataka Department of Prisons and Correctional Services on Thursday (April 30) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE) to introduce structured programmes focused on skill development, digital literacy, and technology-enabled training to enhance employability and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for inmates within correctional facilities.The MoU was signed between Alok Kumar, Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services) and K.N. Subramanya, principal of RVCE. Officials said the initiative reflects a growing emphasis on reformative justice by equipping inmates with practical skills and education to support their transition back into society.
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