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Sexual Harassment Committee

POSH Committee

St. Xavier’s World School Junior is committed to providing a safe, secure, and dignified environment for all its employees, students, parents, and stakeholders. In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the school has constituted a POSH Committee to prevent, prohibit, and redress any instances of sexual harassment within the school premises.

The school maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and ensures that all complaints are addressed promptly, sensitively, and confidentially.

Sexual Harassment Committee (ICC)

Objectives of the Committee

  • Prevent sexual harassment through awareness
  • Ensure a safe & respectful environment
  • Provide fair & confidential redressal
  • Uphold dignity & well-being
  • Ensure statutory compliance

Scope & Applicability

The policy applies to:

  • Teaching & non-teaching staff
  • Contractual employees
  • Visitors & service providers
  • All workplace-related activities

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Receive complaints
  • Conduct fair inquiries
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Recommend actions
  • Promote awareness

Complaint Redressal

  • Written complaint submission
  • Confidential hearings
  • As per POSH Act, 2013
  • Action after inquiry

Awareness & Sensitisation

The school regularly conducts:

  • Staff awareness sessions
  • Orientation programmes
  • Ethics & safety training

Sexual Harassment Committee – Composition

S. No. Name of Member Designation
1 Mrs.Vinita Jain Chairperson
2 Ms. Manju Sharma Principal
3 Ms. Gunwant Kaur Director
4 Ms.Akriti Bhardwaj Co-ordinator Sr.Wing
5 Ms.Komal Garg Co-ordinator Jr.Wing
5 Ms.Gurneev Kaur Admin Officer