Annual Report 2013-14 implementation of the Commission’s recommendations by Central and State/Union Territory authorities. It further aids 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 (Programmes & Administration) and Joint Secretary (Training& Research), a Director/Deputy Secretary, a Senior Research Officer, Research Consultants, Research Associates, Assistants and other secretarial staff. 3.10 The Training Division is responsible for spreading human rights literacy among various sections of the society. As such, it isinvolved in trainingandsensitization of 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. 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 (Trg.), an Assistant and other secretarial staff. 3.11 The Administration Division looks after the establishment, administrative and related requirements of the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC. Besides, it looks into personnel, accounts, library and other requirements of the officers and staff of the NHRC. The work of the Division is handled by the Joint Secretary (P&A) who is assisted by a Director/Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, Section Officers and other secretarial staff. The Information and Public Relations Unit under the Administration Division disseminates information relating to the activities of the NHRC through the print and electronic media. It brings out a bilingual monthly Newsletter ‘Human Rights’ and other publications of the Commission. Furthermore, it looks into applications and appeals received under the Right to Information Act, 2005. 3.12 The reach of the Commission is considerably enhanced by the appointment of Special Rapporteurs and the constitution of Core and Expert Groups. Special Rapporteurs are senior officers who, prior to their retirement, have served as Secretaries to the Government of India or Directors General of Police or have done exemplary service in a human rights related field. They are either assigned specific subjects to deal with, such as bonded labour, child labour, custodial justice, disability, etc., or a zone comprising of a group of States/ Union Territories to look into human rights concerns and violations. 3.13 Core/Expert Groups set up by the Commission on important matters/subjects consist of eminent persons or subject experts or representatives of Government or technical institutes or non-governmental organizations in the field/area required by the Commission, be it health, mental health, disability, etc. These Groups render expert advice to the Commission on various issues. Some of the important Core/Expert Groups currently functioning in the NHRC are: 24 | NHRC