Dr Soumya Mishra

Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Department of Prisons and Correctional Services, State Government of Telangana, India

Dr. Soumya Mishra, IPS, an accomplished Indian Police Service officer from the 1994 batch, hails from Cuttack, Odisha State, India. With a strong academic background in Sociology (M.A., Ph.D.) and Police Management (M.A.), she has dedicated nearly three decades to public service across the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha. Her career reflects a deep-rooted commitment to societal welfare, shaped by her upbringing and education. Known for her expertise in counter-extremism, law and order, CID investigations, and correctional services, Dr. Mishra has led transformative initiatives in community policing, gender sensitization, welfare reforms, technological innovation, and correctional services. Throughout her career, Dr. Mishra has held several key positions, beginning as Assistant Commissioner of Police in Vijayawada. She served as Superintendent of Police in Vizianagaram and Warangal Districts, Deputy Commissioner of Police in Cyberabad City, and held multiple Inspector General roles in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States. Her leadership extended to roles such as Special Secretary to the Government, Department of Home, Telangana; Additional Director General of Police, Director General of Fire Services, Telangana; Director General of Fire Services & Home Guards, Odisha, etc. Currently, she serves as the Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services in Telangana, continuing her legacy of impactful public service and reform. Her distinguished service has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2024.

Sampath Mandarapu

Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Department of Prisons and Correctional Services, State Government of Telangana, India

Mr. M. Sampath, currently serving as the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons for the Warangal Range in Telangana, began his career in the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services in 2012 as Deputy Superintendent of Prisons. He holds a BTech in Electronics Engineering and an MSc in Psychology, combining technical acumen with a deep understanding of human behavior. Over the years, he has held key positions including Superintendent of District Prison, Vice Principal of the State Institute of Correctional Administration, and Superintendent of Central Prison. His contributions extend beyond administrative roles, having actively participated in national-level prison reforms and training initiatives.
Mr. Sampath has been a member of the Supreme Court Committee on Prison Reforms and the Committee on Model Prison Legislation under BPR&D, New Delhi. He has designed and conducted training programs for senior officers across India, contributed to the preparation of training modules for prison staff, and delivered presentations at national prison conferences, including one on prison design. His field visits to various prisons in South India have enriched his understanding of architectural and operational best practices. As a resource person for institutions like the Central Detective Training School, Hyderabad, and the Academy of Prisons and Correctional Service, Vellore, he has played a pivotal role in capacity building. His exemplary service has been recognized through the Telangana Prisons Excellence Award, multiple appreciations and cash rewards from DG Prisons, Telangana, and commendation from DG Prisons, Punjab.

Dr Hameed Ansar T

Professor of Prison Administration, Academy of Prisons and Correctional Administration, India