Key Solution to Efficient Prisons Management Government of Goa Inspector General of Prisons Collectorate Building, Panaji, North Goa, -Goa Tel:

Central Jail - Aguada Judicial lock-up, Mapusa Sub jail - Sada Prison population – 450 to 500

Comprehensive coverage of Jail Management processes 100% implementation across all jails and levels of Prison administration Centralized database 3-Tier web based system 23 Functional Modules 2 Mbps Connectivity across 1 central jail, 1 sub- jail & 1 judicial Lockup Focus on Administrative Efficiency, Prisoner Empowerment & Victim Compensation. Complete ownership of the project with the department within 1 year

Major Modules of PRISMS …………………. Prisoner Info Management Module Personal information of the inmate Registration Number, nationality, age & height, Biometric Identification, Photographs, marks of identity, employment, address, religion etc A list of visitors expected to visit the jail to meet the inmate with details of contact and relation with the inmate

Major Modules of PRISMS………………….. Court Information System Including Crime and Charge-sheet Information includes court, authority, Act and under-section details, parties involved etc. Provision to track all court hearings and generate Court diary Auto calculation of sentence period and PDR based on concurrency or consecutive sentences Provision to enter Crime and charge-sheet details Remission Management Remission Classification master Eligibility calculation (Not exceeding 2/3 rd of total period, annual good conduct <= 60 days etc) Calculates remission based on conservancy work. Automatic up-dation of PDR Fast track module

Major Modules of PRISMS …………………. Prisoner Admission & Release Maintains Admission and Release register. One Click Release by considering all aspects affecting release

Major Modules of PRISMS……………. Undertrial Detention Alarm System Based on a master the system indicates the list of Undertrial prisoners detained in prison for more than half of the maximum sentence period. Generates a report of Undertrial Cases eligible for appeal of bail under section 436/436A. Prison officer is responsible for intimating the prisoner, advocate and the judge regarding completion of half the period of the maximum sentence.

Major Modules of PRISMS……………………… Prisoners Work Allotment and Monitoring Master with classification of Labor and wages Auto contribution of wages in accordance with the rules 50% Victim Compensation Fund 15% Joint Savings Account 15% Legal Aid 20% Personal Expense Fast Track Module Prisoners Medical Management Tracks illness and checkup details Report listing all medication to be given to all inmates on a specified date Complete Medical History can be generated Helps in Determining work allocation.

Benefits of PRISMS…………………………. Victim Compensation Fund Result of landmark Supreme Court judgement. Rules made in this regard. Fund is administered by the District Committee. As on date, 22 victims have been sanctioned compensation. Norms or criteria for determination of amount towards Compensation Fund is evolving.

Major Modules of PRISMS……………………….. Parole and Furlough Management Process: Application -Police letter -Police report - Issue of order Complete history of all applications and orders (rejected/approved) Details about the surety in terms of person and money. List of prisoner expected to surrender after parole/furlough Prisoners Reforms Generates a complete history sheet of all reform activities undergone by the prisoner. Includes creative activities such as painting, singing and work activities like furniture, candle and bag making. Tracks any educational courses taken up by the prisoner through universities like IGNOU.

Major Modules of PRISMS…………………………… Touch Screen Kiosk Application Information Outlet for Prisoners. Information available includes PDR, Remission Earned, Prisoners Property and Cash details, Parole/Furlough Application status, Transfer Application Status & Undertrial Detention Alarm(436/436A)

Major Modules of PRISMS……………………… Prisoners Property and Cash Personal items and clothing of an inmate are tracked. A receipt is generated at admission Maintains inmate’s cash account Wages earned are auto credited Limit for expense Fast track module

Major Modules of PRISMS….. Victim Information Management Complete Victim Information Provision to notify victims of the inmate's activity such as court appearances, release or execution. In case of furlough & parole release of the prisoner this module notifies the administrative section with required information of the victim. Visitor Info Management List of visitors with names, phone numbers, address, photo and relation details Visitor’s transaction log tracks all visits to inmates including visit number, the visit date and begin and end times and approving authority Impersonation is prevented.

Major Modules of PRISMS….. Grievance Redressal Tracks all grievances posted by the prisoners in the complaint box Also tracks action taken and the time period Auto Staff Posting Auto generates a complete schedule of guards at post and reserve Selects number of posts and number of guards dynamically Considers Absentissim of guards Ensures all criteria's of randomization are met

Modules of PRISMS….. Prisoners Transfer Management Deals with all applied transfers Records are automatically transferred Process includes ---- Handover & Acceptance Deals with transfers due to change in status i.e. UT to Convict Prisoners Movement Management Tracks movement of Prisoner IN/OUT of Jail Authorized entry from Parole/ Furlough / Case hearing /Medical Module initiates a movement

Modules of PRISMS….. Commissary (Canteen) Management Commissary Items Maintain record for each commissary stock item Purchases and sale of each item is updated in the stock A warning is posted when an item reaches an assigned re-order point Transaction Log Tracks purchases by inmates and automatically adjusts both the commissary stock records and inmate PPC account. Prisoners Bail Management Prevention of release if other cases are pending to be bailed All Prisoner released on Bail Includes Surety bond details Tracks return date in case of Interim Bail

Modules of PRISMS….. Gate Management Tracks the date, hour and minute of opening of each gate of the prison Keeps an account of all the articles and persons entering or leaving the gate at any given time. Escape Management Maintenance of Escape Register with the statement details SMS of prisoners escaped is flashed to important authorities Escort Management Automated Selection of Escort Generation of request letters Tracks Actual Escort Details

PRISMS GOA Implemented in Karnataka at Bangalore Central Jail where there are 5000 inmates Awaiting orders for implementation other jails in Karnataka Expression of Interest received from Central Jail Yerawada

Code Masters provides uniform data entry and validation. Prisoner identification based on finger impression. Helps faster analysis and reporting. Centralized Database with 3 Tier Architecture Instant generation of court diary for each prisoner Expenditure Limit fixed on PPC by system Work, Remission and PPC includes Fast Track Module Effective and Efficient Administration Tightly integrated system with auto data posting between modules avoids redundant data entry and management.  Work and PPC  Remission and Case  Work and Remission  Remission, Case and Release

Accurate and Fast Calculation of PDR Instant information on wages earned and PPC Accurate Information of Status of Parole/Furlough/ Transfer application Detention Alarm System Reformative history of prisoners maintained Transparent & Human Approach to Prisoner Empowerment Victim Welfare Enables regular monitoring of the Victim Compensation fund Facilitates tracking of the victim Details of all disbursals maintained

Provision to access all information related to Prisoners, his/her Visitors and relatives Police Department

PRISMS is a comprehensive Prison Management e-Governance initiative the first of its kind in the country It facilitates a Human approach to Prison Management benefitting not only Prison Inmates but also the Prison Authorities who can use it as a handy tool for easier, effective and efficient administration It is a dynamic example of active and enthusiastic participation of the Prison Officers and Officials that has enabled the system not only to sustain itself but also grow & include Reform History of prisoners