Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)
Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)
Gender Sensitization (Internal Complaint Committee)
In compliance with UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2013, the College every year duly constitutes an Internal Complaint Committee (ICC). The committee ensures an unbiased and congenial working environment to all the stakeholders. The College has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. It aims to create awareness and sensitize students and staff about what constitutes sexual harassment and how to work towards creating its campus free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual assault at all level.
Complaint Procedure:
- An Aggrieved person is required to file the complaint in writing and submit the same before the ICC. The Convener is empowered to obtain the complaint in writing by providing all assistance to the complainant. The complaint form available with all the members of the ICC Committee can also be filled and submitted to members of the College Internal Complaint Committee withen three months from the date of the incident and in case of a series of incidents withen a period of three months from the date of the last incident so that the process can be initiated and solved at the earliest.
- The committee can also extend the time limit to more than three months for filing the complaint in writing, only if it is satisfied by the circumstances due to which it might not be possible for the complainant to do the same within the said period.
- The complainant can also send the complaint to any committee member via email.
- Filing of a written complaint is mandatory which should include full name with other necessary details of the incident(s) of sexual harassment.
- The ICC must, within 7 working days after receiving the complaint needs to forward one copy each to the respondent and ask for his response .The process of inquiry shall be completed by the ICC within 90 days from the date on which the complaint was received.
Complaint Box/Form :
Following are the members of ICC for the current session / ICC Committee :
| S. No | Name | Role | Phone No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Geetanjali Multani | Convener | 9419279522 |
| 2 | Prof. Pooja Sharma | Co-Convener | 9419122246 |
| 3 | Dr. Sapna Sharma | Member | 9858365891 |
| 4 | Dr. Seema Devi | Member | 9070660977 |
| 5 | Dr. Shivani Sharma | Member | 9906015641 |
| 6 | Prof. Kusha Sharma | Member | 9419124645 |
| 7 | Prof. Vijay Kumari | Member | 9622204255 |
| 8 | Prof. Amit Bhalla | Member | 9419170790 |
| 9 | Dr. Chinmei Sharma | Member | 9419258653 |
| 10 | Mr. Vikram Singh | Member | 7006675671 |
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Activities :
In order to spread awareness and sensitize all stakeholders about creating an environment free of gender bias and sexual harassment, the ICC committee of the college organizes various activities and programs.
1. 5/3/2022: Internal Complaint Committee of GDC, Paloura (Mishriwala) organised an online awareness lecture on the topic, “Sexual Harassment”. Prof. Vishav Raksha, HOD, Department of Sociology and Director, Women Studies Centre, University of Jammu was the resource person. She sensitized staff and students about what constitutes Sexual Harassment. She talked at length about the ways and means that can be adopted by an institution in creating an environment free from discrimination and harassment at all levels in a systemic manner. Almost 100 students participated in the virtual event. It was followed by an interactive session in which students enthusiastically participated and inquired about issues related to sexual harassment.
2. 11/10/2022: On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, Internal committee against Sexual Harassment in collaboration with Women Development Cell and NSS unit of the college organized Extension Lecture on Gender sensitization and Role of ICASH in Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of sexual harassment at work places with the objective to raise awareness about the rights of women, discuss various atrocities and inequalities that girls face in their lives and to increase awareness regarding their rights, health and Education. The programme started with the welcome address of Prof. Geetanjali Multani, Convener ICASH, who formally introduced Prof Nirlape Kour, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, GDC Purmandal and Dr. Jatinder Kour , Associate Professor, Department of English, GGM. Sc. College Jammu, Resource persons of the day to the august audience. Prof. Nirlape Kour, highlighted the role of Internal committee against sexual harassment in providing a safe and secure workplace in accordance with the provisions of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act. She further highlighted that sexual harassment at the work place is a social challenge that needs to be addressed. It is important to enhance the awareness of employers and employees on the existence of forms of sexual harassment at the work place, preventive measures and legal framework on preventing and addressing sexual harassment. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jatinder Kour, emphasized on gender sensitization at work places. She said that the concept of gender sensitivity is a way to reduce the barriers caused due to discrimination and gender bias. Creating the right kind of gender-sensitive environment leads to mutual respect regardless of their gender. She further added that Gender sensitization is extremely important as it helps employees feel valued and cared for within the organization. The programme concluded with the formal vote of thanks by Prof. Pooja Sharma, Member ICASH of the college.
3. 20/10/2023: Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) and Women Development Cell of GDC Paloura, Mishriwala Organised a lecture on Domestic Violence. The session was conducted by advocate Kiran Thakur, Cyber Security Expert and Human Rights Expert. She introduced the students with their initiative ‘DHIRA’ – A commitment to foster Awareness, Empowerment and Legal Enlightenment. The resource person spoke about the various forms of domestic violence faced by women and also highlighted the need for generating awareness in the common public regarding legal aid services that can be provided. She quoted example and anecdotes of domestic violence which captivated the students and the audience and enlightened them with the various dimension of domestic violence. The lecture was followed with the healthy discussion on the topic where students raised queries and also shared their experiences. The principal of the college, Dr. Ashu Vashisht, emphasized on the importance of knowing various laws on domestic violence in the Indian Constitution and showed concern on the under reporting of the social problem. The programme was coordinated by the teams of ICC and WDC under guidance of the convener Professor Geetanjali Multani and Professor Pooja Sharma. The programme ended with the formal vote of thanks.
4. 22/11/2023 : The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of GDC, Paloura organized a one-day awareness lecture on Sexual Harassment at Workplace . The primary objective of the lecture was to sensitize students about workplace harassment and to spread awareness about their rights and responsibilities in ensuring a safe and respectful environment. The session was delivered by Prof Pooja Sharma, Associate Professor, Dept of Sociology. The speaker provided an in-depth overview of the types of harassment that can occur in professional settings and emphasized the importance of reporting harassment, the role of ICC in providing redressal, and steps to create a harassment-free environment. The speaker also highlighted the need for fostering equality and respect in all professional and personal interactions. The interactive session saw enthusiastic participation from students, who raised questions ab out handling harassment scenarios, filing complaints, and ensuring workplace safety.The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof Geetanjali Multani, convener of the Internal Complaint Committee against Sexual Harassment at Workplace of the college . She appreciated the speaker’s valuable insights and encouraged students to be proactive in spreading awareness and supporting a safe college and workplace environment.The lecture was well-received and deemed highly relevant by the attendees, underscoring the college’s commitment to promoting awareness and gender equality.
