Visakhapatnam Prison Launches First IT Skill Programme For Inmates

The Andhra Pradesh prisons department on Thursday launched its first IT-based skill training programme for inmates at the Central Prison in Visakhapatnam. 

The programme, titled ?Office Assistant?, was inaugurated by district collector M. Abhishikth Kishore in collaboration with the Skill Development Institute (SDI), Visakhapatnam. 

The first batch comprises 30 inmates, mostly young



remand prisoners booked in NDPS cases. The two-month programme aims to equip inmates with IT and office management skills to improve rehabilitation and employment opportunities after release.

The training includes computer applications, office administration, digital communication, handling office equipment and employability skills. Participants will receive certification from SDI after successful completion of the course.