JAMMU: To ensure safe working place for women, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) endeavours to sensitise Industries and Corporate houses for prevention of sexual harassment by conducting workshops and awareness programmes.
The workshop saw gathering of women employees of Reliance working at different levels. Dr. Kavita Suri, Director and Head, Department of Lifelong Learning, University of Jammu, Member J&K State Commission for Women, Neetu Dhar, Centre Manager for Corporate Day Care Centre in Pune were the key note speakers. Sanjeev Saxena, Head HR, Reliance Jio and others were present for the session.
Dr. Kavita Suri, has done considerable work on women’s issues and made a detailed presentation on “Gender, sex and sexual harassment at workplaces”. While focusing on sociological and legal aspects of (Prevention Of Sexual Harassment) POSH, she said POSH aims to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment at workplaces in India.
Neetu Dhar, deliberated on ‘Choosing Best practical strategies and Right action plans to deal with sexual harassment’ and mentioned that sexual harassment is unfortunately a common occurrence in the workplace. Sanjeev Saxena, Head HR said in Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. also spoke on the occasion.