The State Commission for Women (SCW) on Wednesday stressed upon opening of an internal complaint committee (ICC) at all Government and private offices and a local complaint committee (lCC) in each district in order to help women facing sexual harassment at workplaces. The SCW organised a workshop on sexual harassment here wherein Women and Child Development Minister Usha Devi, Secretary Saswat Mishra, Chief Secretary GC Pati, Twin City Commissioner of Police Dr RP Sharma along the SCW Chairperson lopamudra Buxipatra and many senior Government officials participated.
The workshop focused on creation of massive awareness on various laws relating to women safety. “We all should ensure massive awareness of laws and Acts meant for women’s safety so that a conducive atmosphere can be created at workplaces,” said Women and Child Development Minister Usha Devi. Chief Secretary GC Pati also stressed upon proper functioning of ICC and lCC. Emphasising on safety of women at all levels, the SCW Chairperson called upon all stakeholders to ensure strict action against the offenders as per rule. As per reports, only 24 districts have the lCC so far in the State.