Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SAMBA: Government Degree College Vijaypur organized an Awareness Workshop on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to educate faculty, staff and students about the legal framework available for ensuring a safe and respectful work and academic environment. The workshop was conducted under the guidance of the college Principal, Dr. Ashu Vashisht who emphasized the institution's commitment to zero tolerance for sexual harassment and the importance of fostering an inclusive culture.
Principal Dr. Ashu Vashisht inaugurated the workshop, stressing that the awareness and strict implementation of the POSH Act are crucial for the well-being and empowerment of women in the college community.
Dr. Arti Sharma, Nodal Officer, Internal Complaints Committee of POSH Act, 2013 delivered a comprehensive lecture on various provisions of the POSH Act, 2013. She detailed the definition of sexual harassment at the workplace, the procedure for filing a complaint, the role and constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and the protective measures available to complainants. The lecture aimed to clarify the rights and responsibilities of all stakeholders under the Act. Dr. Nsaeem Choudhary, member of ICC also delivered her talk on POSH Act, 2013.
The event was coordinated with the support of Prof. Ritu Bhagat (Associate Professor, Dept, of Education), Dr. Manoj Heer (Assistant Professor, Dept of Dogri), Dr. Naseem Choudhary (Assistant Professor, Dept of English), Prof. Meetu Sharma (Department of Geography), Dr. PoojaGupta, Lecturer (Dept. of Commerce), Dr. Gunjeet Mahiwal (Lecturer, Dept. of Education),Prof. Sonia Devi (Lecturer, Dept. of Hindi), Dr. Anoop Singh Lecturer (Dept. Of History), Prof. Manisha Bharti (Lecturer, Dept of Computer Applications). Students also participated in the workshop.
The workshop concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof. Mamta Gupta, Presiding Officer ICC. She expressed gratitude to the Principal, the Nodal Officer and all participants for making the session highly informative and impactful.