The Government of Goa, on February 20, 2026, notified regarding creating a safe workplace for women through SHe-Box Portal.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The key features of SHe Box Portal are that the portal serves as a unified platform for women across the Country to file complaints of Sexual Harassment regardless of whether they work in the public or private sector; Users can easily submit their complaints online through the Portal. The user friendly interface ensures that the process is straight forward and accessible; To enhance the Portal's user friendliness and provide an improved experience for users, a multi-lingual support feature has been introduced breaking language barriers and enabling women from different linguistic and social backgrounds to interact with the portal seamlessly; Once a complaint is submitted, it is automatically forwarded to the relevant internal Committee or Local Committee of the concerned workplace, based on the selection made by the complainant; Complainants can track the status of their complaints in real time, receiving updates on the progress and any action taken. This transparency helps ensure accountability and prompt resolution.
• Every workplace has to ensure the implementation of POSH Act, 2013; failure shall attract a penalty which may extend to Rs. 50,000/- as prescribed under Section 26 of the POSH Act, 2013.
[Notification No. DIP/NB/AXP/SAG/UB/GD/2026/1259]
