Women Protection Cell

Functions:

• Create a safe and secure environment for female students and staff within the campus.

• To promote decent code of conduct in the students.

• To create an awareness of the socio-cultural, political and biological complexities of the issue.

• Take preventive measures to ensure safety during academic and co-curricular activities.

• To enhance the understanding of the other gender.

• To dwell into the issues related to sexual harassment of women staff and students.

• The committee will deal with the following issues: Eve teasing incidents in the campus and the college buses, in appropriate behavior towards women staff, improper treatment of girl students, passing of un-aesthetic and provocative comments and messages.

• Address and resolve complaints or grievances related to harassment or discrimination promptly and fairly.

• Provide emotional and psychological support to students and staff facing harassment or abuse.

• Formulate and implement policies related to women’s safety, dignity, and welfare.

• Ensure the effective implementation of government directives and regulations related to women’s safety.

• To enquire into complaints received from the aggrieved students including ragging or from staff of the college.

• Uphold a zero-tolerance approach toward any form of harassment, abuse, or misconduct.

Responsibilities of the Women Protection Cell:

• Ensure that the complaint mechanism is accessible, confidential, and free from bias, allowing students and staff to report incidents without fear of retribution.

• Investigate all complaints regarding harassment, violence, or discrimination with seriousness and sensitivity.

• Coordinate with local law enforcement, legal advisors, and external organizations when necessary, to ensure that complaints are handled legally and with proper documentation.

• Organize self-defense and empowerment workshops for women, helping them build confidence, learn essential life skills, and protect themselves in case of emergencies.

• Conduct regular training sessions on personal safety, self-defense techniques, and legal rights for women.

• Organize campaigns, exhibitions, and events that raise awareness about issues such as gender equality, women’s empowerment, and gender-based violence.

• Ensure transparency in the functioning of the Women Protection Cell, sharing outcomes with relevant stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.

Frequency of Meeting: Yearly once/as and when required