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rights. It facilitates monitoring the implementation of NHRC recommendations by the Central,
State and UT authorities. It further helps the Training Division in spreading human rights literacy
and promoting awareness about the safeguards available for the protection of human rights.The
work of the Division is handled by Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary (Programme &
Training), Joint Director (Research), Senior Research Officer (SRO), Research Officers (ROs),
Section Officers (SOs), Senior Research Assistant, Junior Research Consultants (JRCs) and other
secretarial staff.
4.6
Training Division:This Division is responsible for spreading human rights literacy among
various sections of the society. As such, it trains and sensitises 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 (Programme & Training), who is supported by a Senior Research Officer
(Training), an Assistant, Junior Research Consultants and other secretarial staff. The Coordination
Section, under the Training Division, deals with all international matters, including international
treaties and conventions. Besides, it coordinates with Camp Commission Sittings/Open Hearings
in various States/UTs, organises 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 UnderSecretary, Section Officer, Assistants, Research
Consultants and other secretarial staff.
4.7
Administration Division: The Administration Division of the Commission is responsible for
various administrative functions related to establishment, personnel, accounts and procurement of
goods for official use. Specifically, the division provides administrative support to the Chairperson
and Members of the NHRC and also manages the personnel, accounts and other requirements of
the officers and staff of the NHRC. The Joint Secretary is looking after the work of this division,
with support from the Deputy Secretary, Section Officers, Assistants, and other secretarial staff.
Overall, the General Administration Division of the Commission plays a crucial role in ensuring
that the Commission operates efficiently and effectively in fulfilling its mandate to promote and
protect human rights in the Country.
4.8
The sanctioned and actual strength of each division is tabulated below.
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