NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal urged 71 young interns to embody model citizenship by being conscious of their rights and responsibilities. At the end of their two-week Online Short-Term Internship Programme, he stressed the need for them to internalize their learnings to enhance their responsiveness. Lal highlighted the significance of self-reflection to drive positive change, emphasizing that safeguarding human rights is a shared duty between the government and individuals.
The interns, selected from a pool of 1,114 applicants representing diverse academic backgrounds, were reminded by Bharat Lal that justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity form the core of the Constitutional framework, ensuring equitable treatment for all. The Online Short-Term Internship Programme equips students with the necessary tools to comprehend and address critical human rights issues through practical advocacy methods and interactive discussions. Lal underscored that marginalized groups like beggars, transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities often endure severe rights violations, necessitating support to secure their entitlements.
Encouraging the interns to engage with schools to educate students on crucial topics such as hygiene, sanitation, and sexual offenses, Lal emphasized the transformative impact of such initiatives on society. The National Human Rights Commission’s Online Short Term Internship Programme commenced on February 2, 2026, aiming to empower students across various disciplines to contribute meaningfully to human rights advocacy. In a previous internship session, the NHRC had called upon young participants to be proactive in combating injustice and fostering a more inclusive society, emphasizing the importance of upholding constitutional values in personal and professional realms.
