NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (h) (h)Visits to Places of Detention : There are a large number of complaints related to the living condition in jails and other institutions where persons are detained or lodged for the purpose of treatment, reformation or protection. The IOs of the Investigation Division visit Jails and other institutions in different states, as and when directed by the Commission and submit reports presenting the facts regarding specific allegations or the general condition of prisoners or inmates with regard to their human rights based on which needed follow-up action is pursued by the Commission. 3.16 The Policy Research, Projects and Programmes Division (PRP&P Division) undertakes and promotes research on human rights and organizes conferences, seminars and workshops on important human rights issues. Whenever the Commission, on the basis of its hearings, deliberations or otherwise, arrives at a conclusion that a particular subject is of importance, it is converted into a project/programme to be dealt with by the PRP&P Division. Besides, it reviews policies, laws, treaties and other international instruments in force for the protection and promotion of human rights. It facilitates in monitoring the implementation of NHRC recommendations by the Central, State and Union Territory authorities. It further helps the Training Division in spreading human rights literacy and in promoting awareness about the safeguards available for the protection of human rights. The work of the Division is handled by Joint Secretary (Training & Research) and Joint Secretary (Programme & Administration), a Joint Director (Research), Section Officer, Assistant, Research Consultants, Research Associates, Research Assistants and other secretarial staff. 3.17 The Training Division is responsible for spreading human rights literacy among various sections of the society. As such, it trains and sensitizes various government officials and functionaries of the State and its agencies, non-government officials, representatives of civil society organizations and students on different human rights issues. For this purpose, it collaborates with the Administrative Training Institutions/Police Training Institutions and Universities/Colleges. Besides, it conducts internship programmes for college and university students. The Division is headed by a Joint Secretary (Training & Research), who is supported by a Senior Research Officer (Training), an Assistant and other secretarial staff. Coordination Section, under the Training Division, deals with all the international matter, including international treaties and conventions. Besides, it coordinates with Camp Commission Sittings/Open Hearings in various States/UTs, organizes Commission’s annual functions, viz., Foundation Day and Human Rights Day. It is also tasked with taking care of protocol duties as well as organizing visits of Chairperson/Members/ senior officers of the Commission, both at the national and international levels. Coordination Section consists of an Under Secretary, Section Officer, Assistants, Research Consultant and other secretarial staff. 36 ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017