Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 3: A sensitisation programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) was organised in the Conference Hall of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman yesterday.
The programme was chaired by Ms. Priyanka Kumari, Addl. District Magistrate, South Andaman. The session was conducted by Smt. Rubina Khatib Siddiqui, Founder President of Rights for All (NGO), who served as the resource person for the programme.
During the programme, Ms. Rubina Siddiqui delivered an informative presentation, explaining the key provisions, objectives and importance of the POSH Act. She highlighted the need for creating a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment and sensitised the participants regarding prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace, awareness of rights and responsibilities, and the mechanism available for redressal of complaints.
The programme was attended by officers and staff from the offices of the Assistant Commissioner (South Andaman), Assistant Commissioner (Settlement) and Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman.