NCW writes to States to ensure sexual harassment law implementation by coaching institutes
The Hindu
Authorities are also directed to conduct awareness programmes on sexual harassment
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has asked all States to ensure strict implementation of the sexual harassment at workplace law by coaching centres and educational institutes.
Expressing concern over incidents of sexual harassment at coaching centres, the NCW has written to the chief secretaries of all States to direct authorities to ensure strict implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and guidelines established thereunder.
The Commission has also requested in its letter that instructions be given to all coaching institutes to ensure effective steps are taken for prevention of sexual harassment of female students.
“In recent years, sexual harassment at workplace is becoming one of the most pressing issues affecting women across the globe. The Commission is concerned of incidences of sexual harassment in coaching/educational institutions,” the NCW said in the letter.
The Commission has also asked to direct authorities concerned to conduct awareness programmes on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 among all stakeholders in order to ensure that cases of sexual harassment at work are reported responsibly and effectively.
NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma said that the Commission has also asked States and Union Territories to ensure that these coaching centres are registered with the relevant authorities and a background check is conducted on those responsible for running the centres.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Protection and Redressal) Bill, 2012 (amended Bill) was passed by Parliament in 2013.
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