DHFW, Nagaland organised awareness workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, at the Directorate’s Conference Hall in Kohima on April 22.
Kohima, April 23 (MExN): The Directorate of Health & Family Welfare (DHFW), Nagaland, organised awareness workshop on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, at the Directorate’s Conference Hall in Kohima on April 22.
“The Department reiterated its commitment to promoting a respectful and harassment-free workplace through continued awareness and sensitization efforts,” IEC Bureau, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland: Kohima stated in a press release.
The workshop was conducted with the initiative of Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) DHFW to promote awareness and in compliance with the POSH Act 2013. The programme was chaired by Dr. Vezokholu Theyo, Additional Director, DHFW.
The session featured a detailed presentation by resource person Sunjib Rana, B. Com, LLM, Advocate and Retainer Lawyer with the Kohima District Legal Services Authority. He highlighted the legal safeguards and responsibilities under the POSH Act and encouraged active participation in creating a safe work environment for all.
To ensure inclusive participation, the workshop was conducted in three shifts: Drivers and Grade IV staff (Regular & Adhoc); Ministerial Staff (Regular & Adhoc); Officials from NHM, NSACS, NHP, AYUSH, Drug Control, Pharmacist Cell, IDSP, E.E. Wing, NHPS, IEC, and Food Safety.
The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr Arenla Walling, Joint Director, DHFW.
