diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3ec3c65
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+<!--
+If your PR fixes an open issue, use `Closes #999` to link your PR with the issue. #999 stands for the issue number you are fixing.
+-->
+
+## Fixes Issue
+
+<!--
+Remove this section if not applicable.
+Example: Closes #31
+-->
+
+## Proposed Changes
+
+<!--
+List all the proposed changes in your PR.
+-->
+
+## Screenshots
+
+<!--
+Add all the screenshots which support your changes.
+-->
+
+## Notes for Reviewers
+
+<!--
+Add notes to reviewers if applicable.
+-->
diff --git a/.github/workflows/greetings.yml b/.github/workflows/greetings.yml
index 02f0bcb..e586564 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/greetings.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/greetings.yml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ jobs:
         with:
           github-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
           issue-message: 'Congratulations, @${{ github.actor }}! 🎉 Thank you for creating the issue. We appreciate your contribution and are excited to work with you to resolve it. Your initiative is commendable, and we value your efforts to improve our project. Keep up the great work!'
-          pr-message: 'Great job, @${{ github.actor }}! 🎉 Thank you for submitting your first pull request. Your contribution is extremely valuable, and we are grateful for your dedication to improving our project. We recognize your hard work and commitment. Keep up the excellent job!'
+          pr-message: 'Great job, @${{ github.actor }}! 🎉 Thank you for submitting your pull request. Your contribution is extremely valuable, and we are grateful for your dedication to improving our project. We recognize your hard work and commitment. Keep up the excellent job!'
           footer: 'We will promptly review your changes and provide helpful feedback. Please remember to review our [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/PriyansuMaurya/AI-Fusion/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md). Thank you again for your contributions!'
 
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/issue-lock.yml b/.github/workflows/issue-lock.yml
index 520d739..cb44c79 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/issue-lock.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/issue-lock.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: 'Lock new issues'
+name: 'Issue Lockdown'
 
 on:
   issues:
@@ -11,11 +11,12 @@ jobs:
   action:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: dessant/repo-lockdown@v3
+      - uses: dessant/repo-lockdown@v3 # Reference: https://github.com/dessant/repo-lockdown
         with:
           close-issue: false
-          exclude-issue-labels: '🏁 status: ready for dev'
           process-only: 'issues'
+          issue-labels: '🔒 locked'
+          exclude-issue-labels: '🚀 ready'
           skip-closed-issue-comment: true
           issue-comment: >
-            To reduce notifications, issues are locked. Your issue will be unlock when we will add label as `🏁 status: ready for dev`.  Check out the [contributing guide](https://github.com/PriyansuMaurya/AI-Fusion/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) for more information.
\ No newline at end of file
+            To reduce notifications, issues are locked. Your issue will be unlocked when we will add label as `🏁 status: ready for dev`.  Check out the [contributing guide](https://github.com/PriyansuMaurya/AI-Fusion/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) for more information.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/.github/workflows/stale-issue.yml b/.github/workflows/stale-issue.yml
index 0279f7f..3be58e3 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stale-issue.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stale-issue.yml
@@ -16,18 +16,18 @@ jobs:
           stale-pr-label: 'no-pr-activity'
           exempt-pr-labels: 'work-in-progress'
           # issue close & warning days
-          days-before-issue-stale: 10
-          days-before-issue-close: 7
+          days-before-issue-stale: 5
+          days-before-issue-close: 3
           # pr close & warning days
-          days-before-pr-stale: 5
-          days-before-pr-close: 3
+          days-before-pr-stale: 3
+          days-before-pr-close: 2
           # stale issue messages
           stale-issue-message: >
             This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has been open for few days
-            with no activity. It will be closed in next 7 days if no further activity occurs.
+            with no activity. It will be closed in next 3 days if no further activity occurs.
           close-issue-message: >
             This issue has been closed because it has not received any activity in the last few days
             since being marked as 'stale'
           # pr issue messages
-          stale-pr-message: 'This PR is stale because it has been open few days with no activity. Please give us an updates or this will be closed in 3 days.'
+          stale-pr-message: 'This PR is stale because it has been open few days with no activity. Please give us an updates or this will be closed in 2 days.'
           close-pr-message: 'This PR was closed because it has been stalled for few days with no activity.'