Internal Committee

The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment in August 1997 (Vishaka & others vs. theState of Rajasthan & others) stated that every instance of sexual harassment is a violation ofFundamental Rights" under Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution of India, and amounts to a violation of the "Right to Freedom" under Article 19 (1)(g). Pursuant to section 4 of the SexualHarassment of the Women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal), Act 2013. Following this, Dr. NSAM First Grade College, being committed to uphold the Constitutional mandate has constituted Internal Complaint Committee.

Dr. N.S.A.M, FGC has constituted a Committee against Prevention of Sexual Harassment/ Internal Complaint Committee. College provides an amiable and conducive atmosphere in which students, teachers and non-teaching staff can work together in an environment free of violence, harassment, exploitation, and bullying.

Guidelines:

The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment in August 1997 (Vishaka & others vs. the State of Rajasthan & others) stated that every instance of sexual harassment is a violation of Fundamental Rights" under Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution of India, and amounts to a violation of the "Right to Freedom" under Article 19 (1)(g). Pursuant to section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of the Women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal), Act 2013.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) circulars since 1998,to all the universities, advising them to establish a permanent cell and a committee and to develop guidelines to combat sexual harassment, violence against women and ragging in colleges and universities.
Sexual harassment is defined by law and includes requests for sexual favors; sexual advances or other sexual conduct when
Submission is either explicitly or implicitly a condition affecting academic or employment decisions;
The behaviour is sufficiently severe or pervasive as to create an intimidating, hostile or repugnant environment; or
The behaviour persists despite objection by the person to whom the conduct is directed.

OBJECTIVES

To fulfill the directive of the Supreme Court and the Bangalore University in respect of
implementing a policy against sexual harassment in the institution.
To evolve a mechanism for the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment cases and other acts of gender-based violence in the institution.
To ensure the implementation of the policy in letter and spirit through proper reporting of the complaints and their follow-up procedures.
To provide an environment free of gender-based discrimination.
To ensure equal access of all facilities and participation in activities of the college
To create a secure physical and social environment which will deter acts of sexualharassment
To promote a social and psychological environment that will raise awareness about sexual harassment in its various forms.
To develop guidelines and norms for a policy against sexual harassment
To develop principles and procedures for combating sexual harassment
To work out details for the implementation of the policy
To prepare a detailed plan of actions, both short and long term
To organize gender sensitization awareness program
Deal with cases of discrimination and sexual harassment in a time bound manner, aiming at ensuring support services to the victimized
To receive and dispose of the complaint received from the aggrieved person
To ensure to provide all reasonable assistance to the aggrieved person to make the complaint in writing.
To conduct the inquiry.
To keep the record of every complaint to report it to the institution
To submit an annual report to the institution.

2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21

OFFICE ORDER

PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT CELL

23 June 2023

The world is changing and becoming more unpredictable particularly for girls. Self-defence training is one of the most needed for all girls. In view of training girl students to defend themselves from sexual assault as well as random attacks, “Self-Defence” programme was organized for girl students .Students actively participated in the programme.

23 June 2023

In many places Sexual Abuse and Eve Teasing in public places have not been paid sufficient attention, specifically against women. In view of that, an Awareness Programme on “Changing the Public Mentality on Sexual Abuse/Eve Teasing” was organised for Boys. The main aim of the programme was to educate boys and also to give awareness on how to curb the incidences of Eve-teasing and other forms of public harassment.

25 January 2023

Students staged a Street Play on “Educating Girl Child” to generate awareness among the public and youngsters about the importance of “National Girl Child Day”. The day is observed on 24th January every year to spread awareness about the inequalities faced by girls in Indian society

13 January 2023

A talk was organized on the theme “Awareness on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013”. The resource person was Ms. Inderakala Asst. Prof Dr. N.S.A.M, FGC. She highlighted the importance and significance of the POSH Act 2013. Students were benefited from the session.

12 October 2022

International Day of the Girl Child was observed to raise awareness about the rights and importance of girls. On the occasion “Drawing and Poster Making with Slogan” writing competition with the theme “Our Opportunity, Our Rights” was organized on 12th October, 2022. The main aim of the event was to empower girl child to overcome challenges and gender discrimination.

PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT CELL

23 June - 24t June 2022

To curb the menace of sexual harassment a webinar was organised with the theme “How to Curb the Menace of Sexual Harassment in the Society – Do’s and Don’ts”. Around 80 students participated in the webinar.

07 December 2021

“Self–Defence" training programme was arranged mainly for the girls to provide real confidence that is backed up by mental and physical capability. The resource person was Mr. Chengappa and 19 students participated in the training programme.

25 October 2021

A Guest lecture on “Awareness on Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act 2013” was organized under the guidance of Ms Inderakala T.B, Assistant Professor. Students understood their mutual rights, roles, responsibilities and the limits of their behaviour. Around 88 students participated in the event.

PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT CELL

15 October 2020

“My Voice, Our Equal Future”:On the 11th of October every year “International Day for the Girl” is celebrated to promote the empowerment of girls, to recognize girls' rights and the unique challenges the girls face all over the world. To mark the occasion, the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Cell organised essay writing to put forth student's views on the topic “My Voice, Our Equal Future” for all B.com and BBA students. The idea behind organizing essay writing is to acknowledge and celebrate the importance and potential of girls around the world and to promote gender equality. The theme of ‘My voice, our equal future’, aims to build a world where girls do not face gender-based discrimination and sexual violence. A total of 16 students shared their views in the essay writing activity sent their essays to the committee and acknowledged the success of the event.

06 January 2021

“Genesis of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act”:Sexual Harassment of a woman in the workplace is of serious concern to humanity on the whole. The victims of sexual harassment face psychological and health effects like stress, depression, anxiety, shame, guilt, and so on. On 6th January 2021 “Prevention of Sexual Harassment Cell” of Dr. N. S. A. M. First Grade College organized in house talk on “Genesis of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act” to educate and give information about Sexual harassment to all the First year B.com and BBA students. Fifty-eight students attended the session. The resource person for this educative program was Ms. Inderakala T.B, Assistant Professor, Dr. N.S.A.M. FGC. She sensitized students about the POSH Act. With this sensitization session, students understood the Act and hence will be able to introspect and change their behaviour accordingly.

22 June 2021

“CYBER SECURITY-CYBER BULLYING”To overcome Cyberbullying “The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Cell organised a talk on “Cyber Security-Cyber Bullying” on 22-06-2021 at 2.30 pm for all B.com and BBA students. Ms. Divya K.S, Assistant Professor Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies Bangalore was invited as the resource person to address students on “Cyber Security-Cyber Bullying”. She emphasised on most common places where cyberbullying occurs such as Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Students were sensitized about Cyberbullying and its consequences. Mainly students understood social media and its impact.