The Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services is a state agency of Kerala that operates prisons and borstal schools. It has its headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. The Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services is headed by the Director General of Prisons. The history of Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services dates back to the formation of the state in 1956. Prior to that, jails existed in the Travancore-Cochin State and British Malabar State, which were later reorganized to form the Jail department. In Travancore, the first administration report of the Jails was published in 1862 and 1863. It mentioned the existence of the Principal Jail at Trivandrum (Fort), along with Divisional Jails at Quilon and Alleppey. Additionally, Sub Jails were attached to the District or Zilla Courts. The Principal Jail at Fort, initially housed in the old barracks of Nair Brigade, was upgraded to the status of Central Jail in 1873. It was later relocated to its present site at Poojappura in 1886. Industrial activities were introduced in the Central Prison in the same year. Various reforms were implemented to improve the condition of convicts, including the construction of a separate block for female prisoners in 1904. More information...
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