Archive · 30 Nov 2025
NCW Chairperson Advocates for Secure Workplaces for Women
The head of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar, talked about a law called the POSH Act, which helps women feel safe at work.
She said every office with 10 or more employees, even if all are men, must have a special committee to handle complaints.
Women in small jobs can also complain to local committees.
She explained that keeping complaints secret is very important, and not doing so can lead to fines.
The meeting was held in Indore and included people from eight nearby areas.
Everyone discussed how to make workplaces safer for women.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar emphasized the importance of the POSH Act, 2013, in ensuring secure workplaces for women.
Formation of an internal committee is mandatory in offices with 10 or more employees, with a penalty of up to Rs 50,000 for non-compliance.
Confidentiality of complaints is mandatory, with a penalty of up to Rs 50,000 for breaches.
The workshop was attended by committee members from eight districts of the Indore division.
Rahatkar interacted with committee members to discuss their role in providing a safe workplace environment.
- Who
- Vijaya Rahatkar, NCW Chairperson, and committee members from eight districts of Indore division
- What
- A workshop on the POSH Act, 2013, emphasizing secure workplaces for women
- When
- On a Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To educate and emphasize the importance of the POSH Act and the role of committees in ensuring a safe workplace environment for women
- Event
- One-day workshop on the POSH Act, 2013
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Organizer
- National Commission for Women (NCW)
- Key Speaker
- Vijaya Rahatkar, NCW Chairperson
- Mandate
- Internal committee formation in offices with 10+ employees
- Penalty for Non-Compliance
- Up to Rs 50,000 fine
- Confidentiality Requirement
- Mandatory for both complainant and respondent
- Penalty for Breach of Confidentiality
- Up to Rs 50,000 fine for the committee
