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PDEA College of Ayurved & Research Centre, Nigdi, Pune
Anti Sexual Harassment Committee
Prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace
Introduction
In India, the number of working women is increasing day by day. Education, economic status of the country, a healthy atmosphere are some of the important reasons for this condition. Medical faculty teacher is a noble profession. To provide a safe and secure atmosphere to women at the workplace is a prime responsibility of the concerned institute. In our PDEA’s College of Ayurved & Research Centre, Akurdi, Pune 44, the Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace committee was established in July 2013, under the guidance of respected Principal Dr. Ragini Patil as per the gazette of India published by authority on April 23, 2013/Vishakha 3, 1935 (SAKA).
Aim
To provide protection to all women at the workplace against Sexual Harassment.
Objectives
- To provide a safe and secure atmosphere at the workplace.
- To make all staff members aware of Sexual Harassment.
- For the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and matters connected therewith.
Quality Policies
- Constitution of the committee as per Gazette.
- To introduce the law to all staff members.
- To guide the staff regarding how to launch complaints.
- To guide the staff about their duties.
Members of the Internal Complaints Committee
| Sr. No. | Name | Post | Contact No. | Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ragini Patil | Chairperson | 9422300242 | patilragini26@yahoo.in |
| 2 | Mrs. Bharati Nalawade | Member 3rd party | 8605016401 | bharati.nalawade@gmail.com |
| 3 | Dr Madhavi Deodas | Secretory | 9423010818 | drdeodasms@gmail.com |
| 4 | Dr Arati Firke | Member | 8888845674 | arfirke@gmail.com |
| 5 | Dr Meenal Lad | Member | 9822339569 | drmdlad@gmail.com |
| 6 | Dr Rajakumar Bobade | Member | 9403928005 | rajkumarbobade@gmail.com |
| 7 | Adv.Mohanrao Deshmukh | Legal Advisor | 9850096428 | mdeshmukh@pdeapune.org |
| 8 | Ms. Sakshi P.Katale | Student Representative | 9657913829 | sakshikatale@gmail.com |
As per gazette the Internal complaint committee has been working till date.The meetings with staff members are conducted half yearly & record of the same is submitted to MUHS yearly or as per guideline. Sexual Harassment Has been defined as: An act of sexual harassment includes any one or more of the unwelcome acts or behavior, whether directly or by implication.
- Physical contact and advances, or
- A demand or a request for sexual favors, or
- Making sexual colored remarks, or
- Showing pornography, or
- Any unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.
Roles & Responsibilities -
The committee has to ensure enough steps to create awareness on the topic .If in case any person approaches to any one of the committee member, the member is immediately required to inform others. A written complaint is required to be taken from the aggrieved person, necessary action to be taken, preferably to settle the matter through counselling and conciliation as soon as possible. In case the matter is not so sorted, inquiry to be conducted and matter to be sorted out within 10 days from the date of complaint. The member to be vigilant all the time and ensure that there is no such incident taking place in campus by creating awareness and having an open dialogue with all the students.
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