NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION whether there is any violation of Human Rights or not. In cases where reports received are misleading or not factual, the Commission orders a spot enquiry as well. (d) Training : The officers of the Investigation Division deliver lectures in training institutes and other forums, wherever they are invited to spread human rights literacy and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of the human rights. (e) Rapid Action Cell : From the year 2007, the Investigation Division has taken the initiative of making a Rapid Action Cell functional in the Commission. Under RAC cases, the Investigation Division deals with cases which are of a very urgent nature e.g. the allegation may be regarding child marriage likely to be performed the very next day; the complainant fears that a relative or friend picked up by the police may be killed in a false encounter, etc. In all such cases, the Investigation Division takes up the urgent follow up required by the Commission. It may include speaking to authorities/complainants personally over telephone to ascertain facts, faxing the complaint to various authorities for reference and asking them to send their replies expeditiously. During the period 01-04-2016 to 3103-2017, the Investigation Division has dealt with 307 such Rapid Action Cases where immediate intervention by the Commission was able to prevent not only Human Rights violation but also threats to human life and liberty in a number of cases. (f) Debate Competition for Personnel of Central Armed Police Forces : In order to promote human rights awareness and spread sensitization towards it among the personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces, the Investigation Division has been regularly organizing a debate competition on such issues, every year, since 1996. Moreover, since 2004, as directed by the Hon’ble Chairperson, zone-wise debate competitions have also been organized as a run up to the final competition, for larger participation of the CAPFs all over the country. The semi-final and the final rounds of teams selected during the zonal competitions are subsequently organized in the Capital. Each year, this event sees enthusiastic participation and an outstanding level of debate. (g) Debate Competition for Personnel of State Police Forces: The police today are duty bound to conform to the principles of Human Rights in discharging their duties. The lower and middle levels in the police forces are extremely crucial from the viewpoint of Human Rights because they directly come into contact with general public while discharging their duties. Since the year 2004, an attempt has been made by the Investigation Division of National Human Rights Commission to increase the level of human rights awareness among the police officials by providing necessary financial assistance to State/UTs Police Forces for conducting Debate Competitions for State Police Force personnel. At present Commission is providing amount of `15000/- for holding debates in States/UTs. ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 35