Telangana Prisons wins SKOCH Award for de-addiction initiative
Award, recognising the department’s rehabilitation-oriented approach to substance dependence among prisoners, was presented at the 109th SKOCH Summit — India Economic Forum at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi
The Telangana Prisons and Correctional Services Department has been awarded the SKOCH Award–2026 for its NIVRUTTI de-addiction centres initiative. This program screened 4,200 inmates across five prisons for substance-use issues, with 2,126 receiving counselling and treatment. The award ceremony took place at the 109th SKOCH Summit in New Delhi, where Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Soumya Mishra accepted the recognition from SKOCH Law Offices founders Rohan Kochhar and Sameer Kochhar.
The initiative, supported by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, focuses on drug-demand reduction, treatment, and rehabilitation for prisoners. The NIVRUTTI de-addiction centres, located in Central Prisons across Telangana, aim to identify, screen, and provide care to inmates dealing with substance dependence, ensuring their continued support post-release for successful reintegration into society.
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