Ramakrishna Math joins hands with Telangana Prisons Department for staff welfare

Hyderabad: The Telangana Prisons Department, in collaboration with Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad, has launched a series of stress management and motivational retreats to promote the mental well-being and emotional resilience of prison personnel.

The inaugural programme was inaugurated by Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Dr Soumya Mishra and Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad, Adhyaksha Swami Bodhamayananda Ji.

Prison personnel, from warders to superintendents, work in a challenging environment involving constant interaction with prisoners, security management and maintenance of discipline, said Dr Soumya Mishra, adding that such responsibilities often resulted in stress, mental fatigue and emotional pressure.

“While the department focuses on the correction, rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners, equal importance should be given to the mental health and well-being of its personnel,” she said.

Swami Bodhamayananda Ji spoke about the importance of inner strength, positive thinking, self-discipline and mental peace. A special meditation session was also organised to introduce participants to techniques for reducing stress and improving concentration.

The initiative will cover all prison personnel in batches of 50, using motivational guidance, meditation and practical stress-management techniques. Inspector General of Prisons N Murali Babu attended the programme.