Summer Internship Programme - 2006
No.A.32022/2/2006-Estt. 17th April 2006
To
Sub: Summer Internship Programme - 2006
Sir,
The National Human Rights Commission has introduced a "Summer Internship Programme" for University students with a view to give them an exposure to human rights issues. The Internship Programme, which has commenced from the year 1998, is an annual feature being held during summer vacations in the Universities.
2. It has been decided to hold this year's "Summer Internship Programme 2006" from 15.5.2006 to 14.6.2006. This time it would be open for students pursuing studies in Law, Political Science, Sociology, Criminology, and PG Diploma in Human Rights from Universities of located in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa, UT of Pondicherry, Punjab and Rajasthan. The details regarding eligibility may be seen at Annexure-I.
3. The selected Interns would get an opportunity to work in different areas of Human Rights Issues, including participation in the review of Programmes of the ongoing projects in the Commission. They will also get an opportunity to have interaction with legal luminaries, representatives of reputed NGOs as well as other Commissions situated in Delhi. They will be required to study and scrutinise complaints, draft orders, present findings to the Commission, compile and analyse statistical data etc. The interns will be required to give a presentation on various topics assigned to them prior to the completion of their internship.
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4. The selected Interns would be allowed ordinary second class train fare to New Delhi and back to their place of study through the shortest route. They would also be paid an amount of Rs.3000/- as stipend. However, in case a student is a resident of Delhi, he shall be entitled an amount of Rs.1500/- only as stipend.
5. The students will have to make their own arrangement regarding accommodation and transport at Delhi. Since the cost of living in Delhi is quite high, it is advisable that applications of only those students who would be in a position to make their own arrangements for stay and transport at Delhi be forwarded.
6. Requests for leave (including for appearing in examinations) will not be entertained. The internship is liable to be terminated in case of unauthorised absence.
7. It is requested that wide publicity to this programme may please be given amongst the Departments of Law, Political Science, Sociology, Criminology, and PG Diploma in Human Rights of your University. Since only a limited number of students could be accommodated for the internship, the brief curriculum-vitae and application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure -II) of only three students in the order of merit (after a preliminary screening if possible) may please be forwarded to the Under Secretary (Estt), National Human Rights Commission, Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 positively by 1st May 2006 for consideration in the Commission.
8. It would be advisable for the students selected, to familiarise themselves with the Protection of Human Rights Act and other related materials concerning the Commission. The Commission's web site is www.nhrc.nic.in
Yours faithfully,
(ARUNA SHARMA)
Annexure -I
ELIGIBILITY FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME-2006
i) Students who are in the 4th year of the 5 year Law Course, would only be considered.
ii) In the case of the 3 year LL.B Course, those students who are in the 2nd or 3rd year of the course would be given preference.
iii) Students pursuing Post-Graduate studies in Political Science, Sociology, and Criminology etc. would also be considered. However, preference would be given to those who are in the final year of the course.
iv) Final year students pursuing P.G. Diploma in Human Rights would be considered provided they have done graduation in any of the Social Sciences.
Annexure -II
APPLICATION FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME - 2006
Name of the applicant :
Sex :
Date of Birth :
Educational Qualification :
Course currently being pursued :
(Please also indicate the year/Semester)
Whether familiar with working on Computer/Internet: Yes/No
Reason for joining as Intern :
Knowledge of English - Oral/Written : Yes/No
Knowledge of Hindi - Oral/Written : Yes/No
Address for communication:
Email. Address :
Telephone Residence :
Signature of the Applicant
Recommended & forwarded by the Head of the Department
Signature, Name & Designation
of the Head of the Department
with office seal
List of Universities - Summer Internship Programme 2006 (15.5.2006 to 14.6.2006)
Assam
1. The Vice Chancellor
Assam University
Silchar
2. The Vice Chancellor
Dilbrugarh University
Dilbrugarh
3. The Vice Chancellor
Gauhati University
Guwahati
4. The Vice Chancellor
Tezpur University
Tezpur
Manipur
5. The Vice Chancellor
Manipur University,
Imphal
Manipur
Meghalaya
6. The Vice Chancellor
North Eastern Hill University,
Shillong
Meghalaya
Mizoram
7. The Vice Chancellor
Mizoram University
Aizawl
Mizoram
Nagaland
8. The Vice Chancellor
Nagaland University
Kohima
Nagaland
Sikkim
9. The Principal
Sikkim Govt. Law College
Kazi Road
Gangtok
Tripura
10. The Vice Chancellor,
Tripura University,
Suryamaninagar
Tripura
J & K
11. The Vice Chancellor
University of Jammu,
Jammu
12. The Vice Chancellor
University of Kashmir
Srinagar
13. The Vice Chancellor
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Jammu Tawi
Orissa
14. The Vice Chancellor
Berhampur University,
Berhampur
Orissa
15. The Vice Chancellor
Fakir Mohan University
Balasore
Orissa
16. The Vice Chancellor
North Orissa University,
Mayurbhanj
Orissa
17. The Vice Chancellor
Sambalpur University
Sambalpur
Orissa
18. The Vice Chancellor
Utkal University
Bhubaneswar
Orissa
Pondicherry
19. The Vice Chancellor
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry
Punjab
20. The Vice Chancellor
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar
21. The Vice Chancellor
Punjabi University
Patiala
Rajasthan
22. The Vice Chancellor
Jai Narain Vyas University
Jodhpur
23. The Vice Chancellor
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University,
Ajmer
24. The Vice Chancellor
Mohanlal Sukhadia University
Udaipur
25. The Vice Chancellor
National Law University
Jodhpur
26. The Vice Chancellor
University of Rajasthan
Jaipur
27. The Vice Chancellor
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University,
Kota
To
Sub: Summer Internship Programme - 2006
Sir,
The National Human Rights Commission has introduced a "Summer Internship Programme" for University students with a view to give them an exposure to human rights issues. The Internship Programme, which has commenced from the year 1998, is an annual feature being held during summer vacations in the Universities.
2. It has been decided to hold this year's "Summer Internship Programme 2006" from 15.5.2006 to 14.6.2006. This time it would be open for students pursuing studies in Law, Political Science, Sociology, Criminology, and PG Diploma in Human Rights from Universities of located in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa, UT of Pondicherry, Punjab and Rajasthan. The details regarding eligibility may be seen at Annexure-I.
3. The selected Interns would get an opportunity to work in different areas of Human Rights Issues, including participation in the review of Programmes of the ongoing projects in the Commission. They will also get an opportunity to have interaction with legal luminaries, representatives of reputed NGOs as well as other Commissions situated in Delhi. They will be required to study and scrutinise complaints, draft orders, present findings to the Commission, compile and analyse statistical data etc. The interns will be required to give a presentation on various topics assigned to them prior to the completion of their internship.
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4. The selected Interns would be allowed ordinary second class train fare to New Delhi and back to their place of study through the shortest route. They would also be paid an amount of Rs.3000/- as stipend. However, in case a student is a resident of Delhi, he shall be entitled an amount of Rs.1500/- only as stipend.
5. The students will have to make their own arrangement regarding accommodation and transport at Delhi. Since the cost of living in Delhi is quite high, it is advisable that applications of only those students who would be in a position to make their own arrangements for stay and transport at Delhi be forwarded.
6. Requests for leave (including for appearing in examinations) will not be entertained. The internship is liable to be terminated in case of unauthorised absence.
7. It is requested that wide publicity to this programme may please be given amongst the Departments of Law, Political Science, Sociology, Criminology, and PG Diploma in Human Rights of your University. Since only a limited number of students could be accommodated for the internship, the brief curriculum-vitae and application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure -II) of only three students in the order of merit (after a preliminary screening if possible) may please be forwarded to the Under Secretary (Estt), National Human Rights Commission, Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 positively by 1st May 2006 for consideration in the Commission.
8. It would be advisable for the students selected, to familiarise themselves with the Protection of Human Rights Act and other related materials concerning the Commission. The Commission's web site is www.nhrc.nic.in
Yours faithfully,
(ARUNA SHARMA)
Annexure -I
ELIGIBILITY FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME-2006
i) Students who are in the 4th year of the 5 year Law Course, would only be considered.
ii) In the case of the 3 year LL.B Course, those students who are in the 2nd or 3rd year of the course would be given preference.
iii) Students pursuing Post-Graduate studies in Political Science, Sociology, and Criminology etc. would also be considered. However, preference would be given to those who are in the final year of the course.
iv) Final year students pursuing P.G. Diploma in Human Rights would be considered provided they have done graduation in any of the Social Sciences.
Annexure -II
APPLICATION FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME - 2006
Name of the applicant :
Sex :
Date of Birth :
Educational Qualification :
Course currently being pursued :
(Please also indicate the year/Semester)
Whether familiar with working on Computer/Internet: Yes/No
Reason for joining as Intern :
Knowledge of English - Oral/Written : Yes/No
Knowledge of Hindi - Oral/Written : Yes/No
Address for communication:
Email. Address :
Telephone Residence :
Signature of the Applicant
Recommended & forwarded by the Head of the Department
Signature, Name & Designation
of the Head of the Department
with office seal
List of Universities - Summer Internship Programme 2006 (15.5.2006 to 14.6.2006)
Assam
1. The Vice Chancellor
Assam University
Silchar
2. The Vice Chancellor
Dilbrugarh University
Dilbrugarh
3. The Vice Chancellor
Gauhati University
Guwahati
4. The Vice Chancellor
Tezpur University
Tezpur
Manipur
5. The Vice Chancellor
Manipur University,
Imphal
Manipur
Meghalaya
6. The Vice Chancellor
North Eastern Hill University,
Shillong
Meghalaya
Mizoram
7. The Vice Chancellor
Mizoram University
Aizawl
Mizoram
Nagaland
8. The Vice Chancellor
Nagaland University
Kohima
Nagaland
Sikkim
9. The Principal
Sikkim Govt. Law College
Kazi Road
Gangtok
Tripura
10. The Vice Chancellor,
Tripura University,
Suryamaninagar
Tripura
J & K
11. The Vice Chancellor
University of Jammu,
Jammu
12. The Vice Chancellor
University of Kashmir
Srinagar
13. The Vice Chancellor
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Jammu Tawi
Orissa
14. The Vice Chancellor
Berhampur University,
Berhampur
Orissa
15. The Vice Chancellor
Fakir Mohan University
Balasore
Orissa
16. The Vice Chancellor
North Orissa University,
Mayurbhanj
Orissa
17. The Vice Chancellor
Sambalpur University
Sambalpur
Orissa
18. The Vice Chancellor
Utkal University
Bhubaneswar
Orissa
Pondicherry
19. The Vice Chancellor
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry
Punjab
20. The Vice Chancellor
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar
21. The Vice Chancellor
Punjabi University
Patiala
Rajasthan
22. The Vice Chancellor
Jai Narain Vyas University
Jodhpur
23. The Vice Chancellor
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University,
Ajmer
24. The Vice Chancellor
Mohanlal Sukhadia University
Udaipur
25. The Vice Chancellor
National Law University
Jodhpur
26. The Vice Chancellor
University of Rajasthan
Jaipur
27. The Vice Chancellor
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University,
Kota