Women Sexual Harassment Committee
Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment
About the Committee
The Women Sexual Harassment Committee is constituted as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The committee is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for women at MIT University Sikkim.
Key Objectives
- Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace
- Prohibition of sexual harassment incidents
- Redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment
- Creating awareness about women's rights and safety
- Ensuring confidential and fair inquiry process
- Providing support and counseling to complainants
What Constitutes Sexual Harassment
- Unwelcome sexually determined behavior
- Physical contact and advances
- Demand or request for sexual favors
- Sexually colored remarks
- Showing pornography
- Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct
Committee Members
Dr. Kavita Sharma
Presiding Officer
Senior Faculty Member (Woman)
Prof. Sunita Singh
Member
Faculty Representative
Ms. Priya Rai
Member
Non-Teaching Staff
External Expert
External Member
NGO/Legal Background
Student Representative
Student Member
Women Student Representative
Filing a Complaint
Any woman employee or student can file a complaint within 3 months of the incident. The committee ensures complete confidentiality and follows due process as per the Act.
Emergency Contact: +91-3592-251298 | Email: womencommittee@mituniversity.edu.in