No.A.-32022/6/2005-Estt. 31st October 2005

To


As per list enclosed.

Sub: Winter Internship Programme - 2005

Sir,

The National Human Rights Commission has introduced a "Winter 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 held during the Winter Vacations of the Universities.

2. It has been decided to hold this year's "Winter Internship Programme 2005" from 5.12.2005 to 4.1.2006. The programme would be open for students pursuing studies in Law, Political Science, Sociology, Criminology and PG Diploma in Human Rights from Universities of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi University, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi, Jamia-Milia Islamia University, Delhi and Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (UP). 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 prepare their reports on the topic of study assigned to them during the internship.

4. The selected Interns from outside Delhi 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 & surrounding areas he/she shall be entitled an amount of Rs.1500/- only as stipend.

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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 application of only those students, who would be in a position to make their own arrangements for stay and transport at Delhi, may 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 and Criminology of your University. Since only a limited number of students can be accommodated for the internship, the brief curriculum-vitae and application in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) of only five 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 10th November 2005 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 http://nhrc.nic.in/


Yours faithfully,


Sd/-
(ARUNA SHARMA)

Copy to:


The Registrars of concerned Universities
Annexure -I


ELIGIBILITY FOR WINTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME-2005


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 WINTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME - 2005

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:




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 Addressee

Winter Internship Programme - 2005 Despatch of letters to Universities of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Jamia-Milia Islamia University, Delhi and Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (UP)


1. The Vice Chancellor,
Guru Nanak Dev University,
Amritsar 143 005

2. The Vice Chancellor,
Punjabi University,
Patiala - 147 002

3. The Vice Chancellor,
Panjab University
Chandigarh - 160 014.

4. The Vice Chancellor
Guru Jambheshwar University,
Hisar - 125 001

5. The Vice Chancellor,
Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra - 136 119.

6. The Vice Chancellor,
Maharshi Dayanand University,
Rohtak - 124 001.

7. The Vice Chancellor,
University of Delhi
Delhi- 110 007.

8. The Vice Chancellor,
Jamia Millia Islamia,
Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi - 110 025

9. The Vice Chancellor
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi - 110 067.


10. The Vice Chancellor,
Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University,
Old Delhi College of Engineering Building,
Kashmere Gate
Delhi - 110 006.

11. The Vice Chancellor,
Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh - 202 002