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ICC GUIDELINES
Why ICC?
- It is formed according to the provisions of the POSH ACT-Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act of 2013, 9 th December 2013. (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal).
- It is also mentioned in University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) Regulations, 2015- 2 nd May 2016.
What is ICC?
The POSH Act demanded an ICC be made at all workplaces for the redressal of sexual harassment cases.
Functions of ICC :
- To prevent sexual harassment at workplace.
- To prevent discrimination and sexual harassment against girls by promoting gender amity among students and employees
- To conduct periodical programmes on women empowerment.
- To provide conducive environment and congenial atmosphere for women.