About POSH In Kalavadhyam

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The Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment Act, 2013, was passed by the Indian government to protect against sexual harassment and abuse of women in the workplace. This Act was created to ensure that workplaces remain free from sexual harassment and to provide a safe and secure environment for women. It also seeks to create awareness about the issue of sexual harassment and to provide the necessary legal remedies for victims. The POSH Act 2013 also provides for establishing Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) in organisations to address complaints of sexual harassment and to create a safe working environment for women employees. The POSH Act is an important step forward in ensuring that women in India can enjoy a safe and respectful working environment.

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The POSH Act was enacted to protect against sexual harassment of women in workplaces. This Act makes it mandatory for employers to provide a safe and secure work environment to female employees. It also requires employers to set up Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in their organization to address complaints of sexual harassment. 

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Members of ICC

 

Presiding Officer:               Dheeraj Krishna Edat (Founder, Vice Chairman & Head Of Department)

Internal Member:               Ranganath M Pillai (Convener, DCKA)

Internal Member:               Mani K Narayanan (Coordinator, DCKA)

Internal Member:               Sabareesh P K (Senior Student, KAAC)

Internal Member:               Neethu Mohan (Executive Director & Student Coordinator, DCKA)

Internal Member:               Reshmi G Nair (Ladies Coordinator, DCKA)

Internal Member:               Sowmya Suresh (Senior Student, KAAC)

External Member:              Adv Mohanadasan Edat

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