Internship Diaries

Internship – It is a part of study which deals with practical learning by being on the field. There you learn from people by interviewing them, by assisting them in some work, from your observations-analysis-conclusions. Today practical knowledge has become an important part of learning. By being curious about knowing and learning the new things makes you an successful Intern. Deepstambh – National Institute of leadership Development gave us an opportunity of Administrative Internship with Different officers – In different departments at different places.

I and my batchmate went to Mr. Rajesh Patil (IAS) DM of Mayurbhanj, Odessa. Our internship was of 2 days – 17 and 18 December. Starting from the place, as we know Odessa is backward state in terms of economic growth and development. The district mayurbhanj, which we visited during these two days was a similar kind place too. With 65% tribal population and 30% forest area Mayurbhanj is largest the district of state. We found the place known for its cultural aspects and tourism. During our travel to Odessa via train and bus we found the people very kind and cooperative from small incidents, though it had been way difficult for us to communicate with them due to linguistic differences.

On very first day of internship we meet Mr. Rajesh Patil sir at his residential office. His very first action or u may say the way of walking reflected the alertness. Later our whole two day schedule was finalized by DM sir. And we were all set to acquire new experience of administration.    The major difference in administration there we found is that, District Magistrate is the sole responsible and authority to deal with Revenue as well as Development Sectors i.e. Education Health Infra and Employment etc. The DM itself was the chairperson of every Project office and Development Agencies. The district administration itself is very efficient and smoothly running system. But we noted major development and positive approach towards Education – Tribal development – Youth employment.

The “Mu Bhi Padhibi” (I will read too) – An initiative by District Magistrate sir to enroll every child in schools. With these consistent efforts from 3 years they have now managed to make the district – India’s First ever District to be “No out of school student”. The district administration has performed extremely well In sectors of MGNREGA And IAY schemes. We came to know that DM sir have been awarded at national and state level for the extraordinary work for Rehabilitation of Disable People and Developing Eco Tourist Spots.

We saw the actual working of Rapid Monitoring System and Grievance portal these are again unique systems for efficient work. Totally run by district administration because at those remote places the monitoring is way difficult due to absence of online systems at ground level. From all these problems and their solution, I learnt that at every place you are going to face different problems in life but you have to find your own solution to overcome them. Again the study of the system is going to help me in exams for forming own views and opinions. These internship able us to start our thinking on particular things and analyzing situations. It develops communication skills and manners while dealing with every senior person around. Secondarily Motivation and Knowledge are the benefits always there behind any of such activities.

Talking about the officer – Mr. Rajesh Patil Sir we found him really Calm but Workaholic. After talking with his team and family we found everyone matching to the same level of nature alike him. His juniors and team specially mentioned that “Sir Never let the blame be put on his team and Every time very affectionately enquires about their life and families. When we talked with common public we found very high respect for DM sir. They still consider The district head as A King. Their words suggested “they don’t want DM sahib to be transferred to other district in near future”.

My whole experience was really astonishing and way great than expected. Though for few moments I was more concern about Materialistic things, Later realized Moral qualities and inspiration are the only things which would help me in future. Again the Team work – Efficient Coordination are the qualities I have learnt from this tour and is going to implement in my life and studies. I would like to thank all of them knowns and Unknowns who helped me in this Journey.