PANAJI: Noting that several departments have not adopted POSH Act, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today issued clear directions to all the departments making it mandatory to put in place internal committee to deal with cases of sexual harassment at workplace.
Speaking during an Orientation programme, Sawant said that a circular would be issued by the Chief Secretary directing the departments to have a committee of ten members with at least one woman representstive.
Sawant said that even educational institutions, industries, and factories would be directed to comply with the Act.
The Chief Minister said that creating a good work culture is essential for the progress of society.
He also stressed the importance of building a work culture that respects all individuals, regardless of caste or personal interests, to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.
Sawant noted that, for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government took a decision to grant 33 per cent political reservation to woman, a move that would be also adopted by the State.
