Internship Experience @ Punjab State Human Rights Commission, Chandigarh: I would definitely recommend internship at PSHRC

Your Name, College, Year of Study, Email ID

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Name of Organisation, Location city, Team Strength

Punjab State Human Rights Commission, Chandigarh

Application Process with contact details

One can apply a month before internship in summers and winters.

In Summer, application can be filled in the month of May.

In Winter, application can be filled in the month of November.

In usual, PSHRC starts the internship program in the month of June in Summer and in the month of December or January in Winter.

These are the Required documents for Application:

1. Copy of 10th and 12th mark sheet .

2. Latest CV.

3. Reason for joining PSHRC.

4. Recommendation letter from the Head of Department.

5. College ID proof.

6. Passport size photograph.

These details can be sent via e-mail at pshrc.chd@gmail.com or personally at sector 34- a Chandigarh.

Duration of internship and timings

June – July, 2015

First impression, first day formalities, infrastructure

There was usual introduction on first day and we met officers of PSHRC.

There were about 50 interns ,we had interactions and next day ,tasks were given.

Main tasks

We had to get both theoretical and practical knowledge.

Going through regulations of the commission and working of PSHRC

Also to have understanding of Protection of Human Rights Act,1993

Submitted a project report on “Status Quo of the Education System of Government Schools in Punjab”

Work environment and people

The work environment was quite good.

All the people were cooperative and no such restrictions were there.

It was fun working with PSHRC.

Best things

We got both practical and theoretical knowledge. It helped me a lot to boost up my confidence and enhance skills, i.e. communication and writing both.

Moreover, we got to meet new students from different colleges and build new contacts.Having interactions with officers was also a great thing.

I would definitely recommend internship at PSHRC.

Bad things

There are no such bad things.

Stipend

No

Biggest Lessons

Since its a human rights commission,one gets to know about the realities of hard life.

There was something new to be learned everyday.

Meeting new people,facing new problems and hardships made me understand life better and appreciate.

Feel more fortunate to have got such a wonderful life and profession.

Any Other Thing

None

Overall Rating

4

Accommodation

Since it is situated in Sector 34,which is also called as education hub as many coaching institutes are there.There is no problem of finding any PG,good PGs at reasonable prices are available.

Office Timings

Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4 pm.

Discipline is required.