The Commission organized a one-month summer internship programme from 19 May 2003 to 17 June 2003. Eighteen students from the States of Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh participated in the programme. During the internship, the Commission’s working methods and activities were explained to the interns and special lectures, covering various aspects of human rights, including issues relating to disability, dalits and adivasis, the role of NGOs etc. were organized. The interns also worked on research topics as a part of the programme.