Residential Programme – TSWRDC & TTWRDC

33 DAYS ON-CAMPUS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME organised by Center for Human Security Studies(CHSS) @ DR. MCR HRD INSTITUTE, GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA – HYDERABAD

The 33 days on-campus internship programme was packed with content on the following six subjects:

1. Basic introduction to Internal Security and External affairs of India
2. Basic introduction to Emerging technologies such as AI and IoT and Block chain
   and Metaverse and Big data and 5G and its impact on national security and human
   security aspects
3. Orientation and preparation methods to qualify for UPSC and Group 1 & 2 examinations Social Science Research Methodology and How to write a Research Article and
   Research paper
4. Basic introduction and orientation on how to achieve Ministry of HRD Govt of India scholarships to study abroad for PG level and Phd level
5. Communicative and written English & personality Development
6. The sessions helped the interns to broaden their perspectives and help transform themselves.

The programme equipped the 100 interns from Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Degree Colleges (TTWRDC) & Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree Colleges (TSWRDC) by training them with critical knowledge pertaining to national & international importance of human security and helping them build 21st century skills. CHSS, in collaboration with distinguished personalities, academicians, and subject experts, brought in a plethora of topics for internship. Topics like life skills, Basic law, Scholarship and Job Opportunities Abroad, Public Administration and International Relations, Centre-State relations, local government, Law, Science and Technology, Internal
Security and External Affairs of India, were also covered. Such expansive and in-depth sessions by subject experts and renowned academicians have definitely transformed the young girl’s & boy’s passion and knowledge, which will, in turn, make them more well-informed and critical decision-makers for a future where they will make themselves shine as bright as a star.

Life skills: In an ever-changing environment, having life skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of life. To cope with the increasing pace and change of modern life, People need new life skills like stress management, and time management, among others. It promotes creativity, and you do things differently than others. CHSS helps everyone in keeping up with the pace of the ever-changing world and inculcates life skills such as self-awareness, creative and critical thinking, and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Self-esteem, among many others, will help them to take on life head-on.

Law: Basic legal education is very important for all in their daily lives. Basic knowledge of the law will help one to understand and tackle several problems, from consumer protection to fundamental rights. Knowledge of law informs you of your rights and your responsibilities towards society. Society is a combination of people living together in a more or less ordered community in a peaceful manner. Without any rules and regulations, it is impossible to formulate a well-mannered society. Hence law is an essential part of society. Law provides us with a standard guideline for the survival of life. This is the reason certain basic knowledge of legal education is necessary.

Communicative skills: Communication, as we all know, refers to the exchange of ideas and thoughts, with the intention of conveying. It’s a two-way channel, as it involves vocalisation and gesticulation. The very basics of communication is to convey one’s beliefs, ideas, emotions, thoughts, feelings, or needs with clarity, so as to reach a consensus solution, or to ensure that the other person has understood what you have been telling them. The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated. The lack of effective communication skills has a negative impact on the personal as well as professional life of a person. Good communication skills are a prerequisite for professionals, in all walks of life. For example Ineffective communication, rather than incompetence, precludes the doctor from conveying to the patient that the former has the best interests of the patient in mind. Communication does not refer only to articulating words. Using sign language and the sense of touch to express and feel are also important modes of communication. Ultimately, communication should be effective. As long as there is clarity in communication, the goal of communication will be accomplished.

Civil Service Orientation: The young girls who are the change-makers of the society are given orientation towards Civil Service Examinations which include preparation, and guidance on UPSC examinations. This is targeted at aspirants who want to kick-start preparations and ensure that their learning methods are oriented in the right direction. It gives an understanding and preparatory knowledge of all three aspects – prelims, mains and interviews, and subject knowledge on History, Anthropology, Political science, Sociology, etc was also given. This will help them to expand their horizons and dreams.

Scholarship Opportunities for Higher Education in India and Abroad: Sessions on Job and Scholarship Abroad which included opportunities in the United Nations and scholarship opportunities Abroad through MHRD with 15 countries have been delivered. This helped the students to dream big and achieve big in life and fly high in the sky.

Distinguished Lecture Series: Interactive sessions were also taken where the interns showcased their skills and interacted well. It was indeed a good time to interact with each other. Senior Civil Servants, and Academicians, have shared their knowledge and experience with the interns over several interactive sessions on a daily basis. Special focus was laid on personality development and Life skills. As a result of this program, the interns improved their soft skills, time management, and English communication skills, along with knowledge of Indian Internal Security challenges, External Affairs of India and International Affairs.

Extra Curricular Activities: CHSS believes in life beyond classrooms. There were many activities which were conducted like Dance, Music, Arts and crafts, Acting, etc. Co-curricular activities fuel the learning by stimulating creative thought, improving social and organisational skills and help in developing their interests.