In a groundbreaking initiative, Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad, India, has introduced a jail tourism program called 'Feel The Jail.' This program allows ordinary citizens to voluntarily experience life behind bars for either 12 hours at ₹1,000 (approximately $12 USD) or 24 hours at ₹2,000 (approximately $24 USD). The specially designed barracks replicate the austere living conditions of inmates, featuring minimal furnishings like a bed, a clay water pot, and a shared washroom area. The initiative, which has been launched to promote awareness and education about the correctional system, ensures that these barracks are not used to house actual inmates, thereby maintaining regular jail operations. With this launch, Chanchalguda has become the fifth jail museum in India, joining other historic correctional institutions that offer similar experiences. Authorities hope that this initiative will foster a better understanding of prison life and the discipline required within the correctional system.