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New Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha government to withhold staff salaries of HEIs without ICCs
BHUBANESWAR: Salaries of employees of colleges that fail to set up internal complaints committees (ICCs) under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 or the POSH Act, will be withheld. Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida told mediapersons on Thursday, 'The institutions have been provided a month's time to establish ICCs. Those who file false cases of sexual harassment will also face disciplinary action following inquiry.' 'Our campaign on prevention of sexual harassment had started from the Lok Seva Bhawan and will now to rolled out in every institution at the block level,' Parida added. Last week, the Cuttack administration had threatened to withhold salaries of employees of close to 100 higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the district after they failed to submit compliance on POSH Act as directed by the Higher Education department, following the FM College incident on July 12. The department has now asked all colleges and teacher education institutions to upload details of their ICCs on 'Sexual Harassment Electronic Box' or the SHe-Box portal of the Women and Child Development Ministry, by August 1. For this purpose, regional directors of education (RDEs) have been appointed as nodal officers in five RDE zones. Every higher educational institution is required to form an ICC in compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. The directive issued by the department on Wednesday requires institutions to provide comprehensive data on complaints received, their resolutions, and the composition of ICCs at both departmental and institutional levels. Meanwhile, department officials informed that almost 80 per cent of the higher educational institutions have formed ICCs following its directive of July 13. The FM College at Balasore, where a student had set herself afire after allegedly being sexually harassed by her HoD, had no ICC in place when the girl first registered her complaint against the professor on June 30.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
Colleges asked to upload ICC details on central portal
Bhubaneswar: The higher education department on Wednesday asked principals of degree colleges, teacher education institutes and Sanskrit degree colleges to upload the details of their internal complaints committees (ICC)s and other information on the SHe-Box portal by Aug 1. The 'sexual harassment electronic box' (SHe-Box) is an initiative of the ministry of women and child development to provide single-window access to all women, irrespective of their work status. In the portal, details of ICC/local committees and the number of complaints received and disposed of under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, will be displayed. Uploading details of ICCs at the department/office level is one of the key tasks under the portal. For the purpose, regional directors of education (RDEs) have been appointed as nodal officers in their zones, and the details of zonal nodal officers have been uploaded on the portal. Higher educational institutes have been urged to update the password and upload the details of ICC and other information on the portal. The move follows the self-immolation of a college student in Balasore recently, alleging inaction over sexual harassment complaint against her head of department, which led to widespread outrage.
United News of India
21-07-2025
- United News of India
Chandigarh Police launches SHe-Box portal for workplace harassment complaints
Chandigarh, July 21 (UNI) In a significant step towards ensuring safer workplaces for women, the Chandigarh Police has introduced the SHe-Box (Sexual Harassment Electronic Box) portal, enabling women to file complaints of workplace sexual harassment online from the comfort of their homes. The initiative eliminates the need for victims to visit police stations or offices to report incidents. The portal, developed under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, allows women from both government and private sectors to lodge complaints. Investigations will be overseen by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to ensure prompt and serious action, maintaining the gravity of each case. The SHe-Box portal is designed to address a wide range of workplace harassment issues, including inappropriate behavior, mental harassment, threats, or any form of discomfort faced by women. It caters to all women employees, whether permanent, contractual, temporary, or engaged in domestic work. To file a complaint, women need a valid email ID and mobile number. The portal's user-friendly interface includes a 'Register your Complaint' option on the homepage, along with a user guide and FAQs for assistance. After filling in details, users can click 'Review and Submit' to complete the process. The initiative aims to ensure swift justice and foster a secure work environment for women across sectors, reinforcing the government's commitment to their safety and dignity. For more details, visit the official SHe-Box portal. UNI NB AAB
Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
CNLU workshop formulates foolproof action plan on POSH
1 2 Patna: A five-day capacity building workshop on 'Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013', organised by Gender Resource Centre (GRC) of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund and state women and child development corporation, concluded here on Friday with the formulation of a foolproof action plan. This workshop had three-fold objectives — creating competent trainers, enhancing awareness and compliance, and driving sustainable impact via post-training support. The programme equipped the participants with the knowledge, skills and resources, enabling them to become effective trainers for leading similar capacity-building programmes at the district and block levels. A key feature of the workshop was the orientation on the "SHe-Box'(Sexual Harassment electronic Box), an online portal launched by the ministry of women and child development. More than 100 nodal officers and district-level administrators for POSH attended the workshop, aimed at equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for the effective implementation of the Act. A panel of experts, including Smita Jha of IIT-Roorkee, legal activist Anchal Gupta, advocate Apoorv Yadav from Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court, and legal consultants Gandhali Bhide and Vinda Mahajan, monitored the technical sessions of the workshop and trained the officials. At the outset, CNLU-GRC's director Ayushi Dubey welcomed the participants.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt strengthening SHe-Box sys to boost women's safety in workplace
1 2 3 Lucknow: To curb workplace harassment of women, UP govt is strengthening the SHe-Box portal . The state, in coordination with Centre, is enhancing this digital platform for swift and secure complaint redressal as well as to ensure safe, respectful work environment for women. On directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , internal committees are mandatory across all govt and private institutions in UP and 84 departments have constituted them and uploaded details on SHe-Box portal. Govt ensured the framework was in place across all 75 districts of UP. Organisations with 10 or more employees has to set up internal committee comprising at least 50 per cent women members, one woman chairing it. The facility is available to those working in private organisations too. SHe-Box portal is a confidential and powerful tool for women to raise their voice safely. District Probation Officers are monitoring the campaign, while NGOs make sure women in unorganised sectors are protected. Women welfare department mandated every institution's internal committee to register and resolve workplace harassment complaints promptly. Non-compliance will invite legal action. Each committee will include 4–5 members, based on staff size, the initiative being implemented with NGO support under departmental supervision. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ethiopia: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo Deputy director and nodal officer of women and child development department, Anu Singh, shared that SHe-Box was a single-window online platform where any woman—in govt or private job—can file sexual harassment complaint, including unwanted physical contact, inappropriate gestures, offensive comments, or any demand made in exchange for work. Complaint submitted is sent directly to internal or local committee, which must resolve it within 90 days. The portal keeps everything confidential and gives a tracking ID to the complainant to check status. Anu Singh said the portal was especially helpful for women in small towns and villages. Women are being encouraged to speak up and report harassment. This initiative follows earlier efforts like Mission Shakti for women's empowerment.
