Introduction

Internal Complaints Committee has been constituted by the Director to address activities with the broad purpose of creating a fair workplace with gender equality. ICC is especially created to prevent/deter the commission of acts of gender inequality and sexual harassment and to provide the procedure for the resolution, settlement, or prosecution of acts of sexual harassment and gender biases by taking all steps required. According to the Constitution of India, Right to Equality is a Fundamental Right that includes the right to equality before law, prohibition of discrimination and equality of opportunities in matters of public employment. Equality between men and women, right to work, to education and to public assistance in case of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement and provision of just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief, are important Directive Principles of State Policy. It is obligatory for every employer and other responsible persons to follow the guidelines put down by the Ministry and UGC to constitute Internal Complaint Committee with an aim to overcome sexual harassment at the workplace. Educational institutions are bound by the same directive.

In compliance with the mandate of the Gazette of India, At IIEBM PGDM (IIEBM PGDM) adopts this policy to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment of women. IIEBM is committed to provide for all women who fall within its jurisdiction including its academic and non - academic staff, a place of work and study free from sexual harassment, intimidation, and exploitation. Every woman shall have a Right to be free from Sexual Harassment and the Right to Work in an environment free from any form of Sexual Harassment.

Functions of the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)

The Internal Complaint Committee is an educational resource as well as a complaint redressal mechanism for the members of faculty, staff, and students at the University. Its mandates are:

To provide a neutral, confidential, and supportive environment for members of the campus community who may have been sexually harassed
To advice complainants of means of resolution as specified by the legislation
To ensure fair and timely resolution of sexual harassment complaints
To provide counseling and support services on campus
To ensure that students, faculty, and staff are provided with current and comprehensive materials on sexual harassment
To promote awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives that encourages and fosters a respectful and safe campus environment

The committee seeks to inform the campus community of their right to a respectful work and learning environment. It believes that if we practice respect, exercise empathy in our interactions with others so that we do not hurt anyone through what we say or do, then we can create a campus that is free of sexual harassment.

Internal Complaint Committee Members (2023-24)

Sr No.	Name	Designation	Committee Profile
1	Dr. Poonam Nikam	Dean	Presiding Officer
2	Dr. Vishal Bhole	Faculty Member	Member Faculty
3	Prof. Rati Shukla	Faculty Member	Member Faculty
4	Ms. Snehal Shinde	Non-teaching staff member	Member Non-teaching staff
5	Col. Ravindra Kumar	Non-teaching staff member	Member Non-teaching staff
6	Mr. Khushal Borghare	Student Member – PGDM	Student Member – PGDM
7	Ms. Janhavi Pagare	Student Member – PGDM	Student Member – PGDM
8	Ms. Tammana Dangi	Student Member – PGDM	Student Member – PGDM
9	Ms. Nandini Paliwal	Student Member – PGDM	Student Member – PGDM
10	Mr. Nirupam Sharam	Student Member – PGDM	Student Member – PGDM
11	Mr. Shailendra Rajput	Student Member – PGDM	Student Member – PGDM
12	Mr. Raja Narasimhan	NGO Member	Member NGO

Frequency of Meetings

Biannual meetings preferably once every semester.

Required Quorum for Meeting

Minimum two-third members are required to be present to take forward the proceedings of the meeting.