Function of Committee
It will be the endeavour of the committee:
a) To facilitate a safe environment that is free of sexual harassment;
b) To promote behaviors that create an atmosphere that ensures gender equality and equal opportunities.
1. To ensure that the mechanism for registering complaints is safe, accessible and sensitive.
2. To take cognizance of complaints about sexual harassment, conduct enquiries, provide assistance and redressal to the victims, recommend penalties and take action against the harasser, if necessary.
3. To advise the competent authority to issue warnings or take the help of the law to stop the harasser, if the complainant consents.
4. To seek medical, police and legal intervention with the consent of the complainant.
5. To make arrangements for appropriate psychological, emotional and physical support (in form of counseling, security and other assistance) to the victim if so desires.