Latest news with #SexualHarassmentattheWorkplace(Prevention

Time of India

NCW chief reviews ICCs under POSH Act

Kochi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, stated that initiatives are underway to thoroughly complete the training for members of internal complaints committees (ICC) and local complaints committees (LCC) under the POSH Act . During her three-day Kerala visit, Rahatkar conducted a meeting with govt department ICCs to assess their operations and ensure their practical implementation. These ICCs operate under the Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act. Rahatkar emphasised the importance of committees' active functioning beyond mere documentation. "We also told them it was compulsory to work in accordance with the law. I am sure they will benefit from the review meeting and the training," she said. The NCW chief conducted a public hearing at the Collectorate Conference Hall to address complaints from women who found it challenging to reach the Delhi head office. Out of 36 complaints received, 31 were resolved or concluded, with five pending cases. Rahatkar explained that these public hearings aimed to aid women. She met with the Kerala State Women's Commission chairperson and praised the effective functioning of the state commission. Later in the day, Rahatkar visited the One Stop Centre for women at Kakkanad, utilising the NCW's authority to evaluate such facilities and submit governmental reports. TNN