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NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
TRAINING DIVISION
SUB: - ANNOUNCEMENT OF ONLINE SHORT -TERM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
FROM
April 16th -30th, 2021
The National Human Rights Commission has expressly been mandated to promote
Human Rights literacy and awareness vide Section 12 (h) of the Protection of Human Rights Act,
1993. With a view to spread awareness among University students about the need for protection
and promotion of Human Rights, the Commission has been regularly conducting Internship
Programmes’ since 1998.
2. For the Month of April 2021 the “Online Short Term Internship Programme April
2021 (OSTI- April, 2021)” will commence from 16thApril , 2021 (Friday) to 30th April, 2021
(Friday) (15 days). Applications are invited from eligible students of the entire country.
Eligibility and selection criteria will be as follows:-
(i) Students studying in 3rd year and onwards of any integrated 5 year PG
course
(ii) Students studying in 3rd / final year of graduation course
(iii) Students of any semester/year of any post-graduate degree course
(iv) Students of any semester/ year of any post-graduate diploma course
(v) Students who are research scholars in any stream.
3. Students must have consistently attained a minimum of 60% marks in Class XII and
all subsequent courses including the presently pursued courses. The calculated percentage has
to be mentioned clearly from their CGPA/SGPA alongwith the formula for percentage
obtained. Failure to do either of it so would result in rejection of application form.
4. A 250 words write-up on the topic “ Statement of Purpose (SoP) for joining NHRC
Online Short Term Internship” will be required to be submitted by the applicants along with the
application form online which will also serve as a basis of selection. Students who have
research potential in the areas relating to human rights will be preferred (to be indicated in the
write-up).
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5. SOP, Co-curricular activities, internships, moot court participation, successful
research projects undertaken; work/projects with NGOs are the few illustrated criteria for
enhancing the chances of selection.
6. Enclose Self attested scanned copies of mark-sheet from 12th Standard and onwards
and mark-sheet of each year/semester of presently pursuing course (and recommendation by
concerned HOD/Dean/Principal of present course only).
7. In absence of following, the applications are liable to be rejected.
i. Scanned Self attested mark-sheets from 12th Standard onwards
ii. Scanned Statement of Purpose (SOP) and
iii. Scanned Recommendation letter/email from HOD/Dean/Principal concerned in the
annexed Proforma.
8. Students who have attended earlier Internship Programmes organized by NHRC will not
be eligible to apply.
9. Brief Course Structure of Online Short Term Internship –April , 16th -30th 2021
would be-
About 50 sessions on various human rights issues are proposed to be covered to sensitize the
interns. The OSTI- April, 2021 will include following inputs:
• Address/Interaction with Hon’ble Chairperson / Members of NHRC and other domain
Experts
• Project work on Human Right issues.
• Book Review to be submitted by the students
• Films on Human Rights & Discussion – Child Labour issues, Water Sanitation, Sports,
Anti Trafficking, Health including mental health and Education issues and discussions etc.
• Virtual Field Visit
o Virtual visit to Jail
o Virtual field visit to Police Station
o Virtual field visit to NGO
The students get to see the working of these institutions and may get their related questions
addressed.
10. AWARD
• All the student interns successfully completing the internship would receive a
stipend of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only)
• Certificate of participation will be awarded to the candidates on the basis of
following parameters:
Attendance, Punctuality, Discipline, Participation in online sessions is mandatory;
Project Presentation & Project Reports and Book Review have to be submitted timely.
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11. APPLICATION FOR OSTI April , 16th - 30th 2021
The last date for submission of the application is 04 April , 2021 (11:59PM). The
‘Application Form’ for Short Term Internship Programme 2021 is available at link ‘Online
Short Term Internship’. Application are to be submitted Online using link Online Short
Term Internship available at NHRC’s website [Link]
All the applications should be submitted through this online platform only.
12. Please ensure that the application for OSTI April, 2021 is duly filled. Applications
submitted otherwise will not be accepted.
Kindly note Incomplete applications / applications without self attested copies of mark-
sheets, Letter of recommendation & SOPs etc. will be rejected and Applications sent
through e-mails/posts will not be entertained. No application will be accepted after the
deadline i.e. 04 April , 2021 (11:59PM)
13. The Final List of Selected Interns will be displayed on NHRC website.
14. For any details, you may please contact at Ph: 011–24663283, 24663371 (between 10.00
am to 5.30 pm on working days, i.e. Monday to Friday).
(Mukesh Kulshreshtha)
Senior Research Officer (Trg)
Dated: March, 2021
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Letter of Recommendation
It is certified that Mr./Ms. ……………………………………. is a bonafide student of
University/College. He/She is pursuing degree/course of ...............................................
............................... in the year/semester ……….......... He/she is a suitable candidate for
the Online Short Term Internship Programme conducted in the year 2021 by the
National Human Rights Commission and hereby his/her candidature is recommended for
the same.
Place: Signature of the Dean/Principal/HOD
(SEAL)
Dated:
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