New Delhi: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu hosted a workshop on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace” for faculty, officers, and staff on November 28, 2022 at its Canal Road Campus.
The workshop at IIM Jammu was conducted by Neeta Verma, Advocate, a notable Member of the Supreme Court of India. Advocate Neeta Verma is the State President of, the Women Protection Human Rights Mission, Jammu and Kashmir, and a Member of the International Council of Jurists in London, England.
It aimed to give an insight into “Sexual Harassment at Workplace – Acts and Rules”. The Do’s and Don’ts prescribed in the act, ways to prevent gender-based malpractices, and the current judicial scenario was discussed during the workshop.
Dr. Sushant Bhargav, Assistant Professor, IIM Jammu had inaugurated the event and had given the introductory speech. This was followed by the introduction of the speaker by Dr. Mamta Tripathi, Chairperson, Sexual Harassment Committee, IIM Jammu.
Dr. Nitin Upadhyay, Chairperson, MBA in his welcome address spoke and stressed the fine line to be drawn at a workplace to prevent the occurrence of sexual harassment. He has also emphasized on the need to create a healthy atmosphere at the workplace.
In her address, Neeta Verma discussed the acts, rules, and legal consequences of Sexual Harassment at Workplace.
The seminar emphasized on gender bias and other related issues at workplaces, the current judicial scenario for sexual harassment at the workplace and the various do’s and don’ts for the prevention of such unwanted practice. She also shared her real-life experienceson the various instances of sexual harassment at the workplace.
Cmdr. Kesavan Baskkaran, Chief Administrative Officer and Convenor of the Sexual Harassment Committee, and Dr. Pradeep Kumar Tarei, Co-Chairperson, Sexual Harassment Committee were also present on the ceremony.
The program ended on a positive note that any such grievance is catered to with utmost importance and sincere investigation in every institute of national importance through the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
The session successfully promoted the experience of a safe and healthy work environment for all faculty members, officers, and staff members at IIM Jammu. The students, staff, and faculty members enthusiastically attended the session and made it a very interactive session. This was followed by a Q and A session. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Tarei, Co-Chairperson of Sexual Harassment Committee.
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