This document summarizes a summer internship at the IPRD (Information and Public Relations Department) in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The internship included uploading press releases, reviewing newspapers, arranging press conferences, updating websites, and working as a telecaller for the Jan Samwad Kendra program. The intern also helped organize events at the Governor House. The takeaways from the internship were understanding real-life work situations, improving teamwork, patience, time management, and valuable interactions with experienced PR professionals.
2. About IPRD :
It was established in 2000 after the
formation of Jharkhand State.
It functions as a channel between
the Government and the people of
Jharkhand for flow of information.
3. Functions of IPRD :
To communicate pro-people schemes of the State Government to all
sections of society.
To publicize the various plans and programmes, the welfare
measures undertaken by the Government for the welfare of the
people.
To inform and create an active interface with the people.
4. It disseminates the Information
through:
•Print media
•Electronic media
•Social media
5. The Department is classified into
several branches which are :
News and Media Relation Branch
Advertisement Branch
Film Production Branch
Publication Branch
Technical Branch
Research & Reference Branch
Electronic Media Branch
6. My work in the IPRD included:
Uploading the Press Releases from different cities and districts of
the state on the site of IPRD
Review Hindi and English newspapers published in the State.
Arrangement of press conference.
Interaction with the press.
Updating the official site of the chief minister
Uploading the daily schedule of the chief minister on both these
web pages.
Event Management
7. JAN SAMWAD KENDRA :
Raghubar Das, celebrated his first May Day as Jharkhand chief
minister, and decided to build bridges with people by launching Jan
Samvad Kendra.
The tollfree number 181, with 30 telecallers deputed to note down
complaints from across the state between 9am and 5pm and pass
them on to relevant state officials.
8. My role in Jan Samwad Kendra:
Organized the launch Event
As a telecaller
9. An Opportunity to work in Raj
Bhawan (Governor House)
Organized the event on International Yoga Day
Issue Press Releases
Issue of Bulletin points of the meetings held
Photography
10. My Takeaways:
To understand real life situations.
Work as a team.
Patience.
Time management.
Valuable interactions with people who have rich experience in
the field of PR.