Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services

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.[1][2][3][4]

Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services
കേരള ജയിൽ വകുപ്പ്
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AbbreviationKPCS, KJS
Agency overview
Formed1 November 1956
Preceding agencies
  • Travancore - Cochin State Jail Departments
  • British Malabar State Jail Department
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionKerala, India
Legal jurisdictionAs per operations jurisdiction
Operational structure
HeadquartersThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Balram Kumar Upadhyay IPS, Director General, Prisons and Correctional Services
Parent agencyDepartment of Home, Government of Kerala
Website
https://keralaprisons.gov.in/
  1. ^ "History". keralaprisons.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  2. ^ "Higher Officials". keralaprisons.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  3. ^ George, Sarath Babu (2018-03-26). "Light of learning shines over prison". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  4. ^ "Kerala's fourth central jail to be opened in Tavanur". The New Indian Express. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-08.