Archive · 20 Nov 2025
AP Women's Commission Chief Stresses POSH Act Awareness
The head of Andhra Pradesh's Women's Commission said it's important for women to know their rights against sexual harassment.
She wants more people to report harassment and for workplaces to have special committees to help.
The commission is working to make sure a law about this is followed well.
Dr Rayapati Sailaja, AP State Women’s Commission chairperson, emphasized the importance of women's awareness of sexual harassment laws
She highlighted the need for strict implementation of the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act)
The commission has received a large number of domestic violence complaints since she assumed office
Dr Sailaja urged women to learn self-defense skills and encouraged the formation of Local Complaint Committees (LCCs)
She assured speaking to the district administration to establish LCCs in workplaces with higher numbers of women employees
- Who
- Dr Rayapati Sailaja, Andhra Pradesh State Women’s Commission chairperson
- What
- Emphasized the importance of women's awareness of sexual harassment laws and the need for strict implementation of the POSH Act
- When
- At a workshop on 'Effective Measures to Combat Sexual Harassment'
- Where
- Dr B R Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
- Why
- To protect women from sexual harassment and ensure their safety at workplaces
Women's Rights Activists
Employers' Association
LCCs in Workplaces
Women's Rights Activists
Women's rights activists support the formation of LCCs in workplaces to protect women from harassment
Employers' Association
Employers' association may argue that LCCs could increase administrative burden and costs
- Law
- POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act)
- Year of Enactment
- 2013
- Complaints Received
- Large number of domestic violence complaints since Dr Sailaja assumed office
- Self-Defense Skills
- Karate
- Workplaces for LCCs
- Agriculture, fisheries, cashew processing, and other industries with large numbers of women employees