Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 13 November 2025
The Department of Transport, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, organized an Awareness Programme on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 on 12th November 2025 at the Conference Hall of TGCE. The initiative, aimed at promoting a safe and dignified workplace, witnessed the participation of around 120 staff members from the department.
Dr. Jatinder Sohal, Director of Transport, attended the programme and addressed the gathering. In his remarks, he underscored the importance of fostering a healthy, respectful, and professional work environment. He reaffirmed the department’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees and emphasized that any instance of harassment would be dealt with seriously and transparently. Dr. Sohal further encouraged staff to maintain open communication and assured that the department remains dedicated to creating a supportive workplace where employees can express their concerns freely.
The technical session was led by Ms. Rubina Katib Siddiqui, Founder President of Rights for All, an NGO, who delivered an informative and interactive presentation on the key provisions of the POSH Act, 2013. She elaborated on the definition of sexual harassment, the role and constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), and the procedures for complaint filing and resolution. Ms. Siddiqui also highlighted the responsibilities of employers in ensuring workplace safety, illustrating her points with case studies and practical examples. Her session helped participants gain a clearer understanding of workplace rights, responsibilities, and the significance of gender sensitivity and mutual respect.
The programme began with a welcome address by Mr. B. Binoy, Deputy Director (HQ), who expressed gratitude to the Director of Transport for his encouragement in organizing the awareness session. The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms Uday Kumari, Assistant Director (Admn), who appreciated the efforts of the organizing team for conducting an insightful and meaningful programme.
