Archive · 18 Jul 2025
NCW Calls for POSH Act Implementation in Maharashtra
Imagine a law that protects women from being harassed at their jobs.
The head of a women's rights group in India is telling everyone in a certain area to make sure this law is actually followed, not just written down.
She wants it to be taken seriously and used correctly.
She spoke at a training event to help people learn how to make the law work in the best way.
NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar urged stakeholders to implement the POSH Act.
The call was made at a training workshop in Thane, Maharashtra.
The workshop was for chairpersons of internal committees under the POSH Act.
Senior officials from various departments attended the workshop.
The goal is to implement the Act 'in spirit,' not just on paper.
- Who
- Vijaya Rahatkar, chair of the National Commission for Women.
- What
- NCW chairperson called for effective implementation of POSH Act.
- When
- July 18
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- To ensure the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act is followed effectively.
- Organization
- National Commission for Women (NCW)
- Key Person
- Vijaya Rahatkar
- Event
- Training Workshop
- Location
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Focus
- POSH Act Implementation