The University Grants Commission (UGC) on June 05, 2023, notified regarding the issue related to the maintenance of a safe working environment as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The following has been stated:
• To issue an advisory to the Universities /Colleges/Higher Educational Institutions (HELS) to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and a Special cell in the institutions under your administrative control to deal with the issue of gender-based violence and to conduct gender sensitization programs.
• To display banners/posters at conspicuous places in the buildings to create awareness amongst employees about what is sexual harassment and how to prevent it.
• To display names and contact details of the members of the Complaints Committee on Notice Boards in the Institutions.
• To upload the (i) "Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013”: - (ii) Constitution of the Committee and details of the Members of the Complaints Committee such as name, phone number, address, etc. on their respective portals.
• To conduct training programs to sensitize the employees of the Institutions.
It is therefore requested that kindly take action on the above points and submit online compliance of Gender Audit on the SAKSHAM portal i.e.(www.saksham.ac.in) for the year 2022-23 and also inform the same to the affiliated colleges.
[Notification No. D.O No.F.91-3/2020 (GS)]
