About The anti sexual harassment Committee
An anti sexual harassment Committee in a college, often called the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under India's POSH Act, provides a safe space for students and staff to report sexual harassment, ensuring a healthy campus environment by handling complaints confidentially, conducting fair investigations, and promoting gender sensitization through awareness programs.
Key Functions & Objectives
- Grievance Redressal: Addresses complaints of sexual harassment (unwelcome advances, inappropriate touching, sexually suggestive jokes, etc.) from students and staff.
- Safe Environment: Creates a safe, respectful, and gender-sensitized atmosphere on campus
- Confidentiality: Ensures all complaints are handled with dignity, respect, and strict confidentiality.
- Awareness: Organizes programs on gender discrimination, relevant legislation, and prevention.
- Prevention: Develops policies and procedures to prevent harassment and protect against power abuse.
Composition (Typically):
- A senior faculty member as Chairperson
- Other senior faculty members.
- A representative from non-teaching staff.
- External members, often a lawyer or social worker, to ensure impartiality.
The anti sexual harassment Committee Members
| S.No. | Member Name | Department | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. Archana Gupta | Administration | Chaiman |
| 2 | Mrs. Sohela Khan |