• Stakeholder officials sensitized to their role, responsibilities

UDHAMPUR:  Under the guidance and supervision of Deputy Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi, one-day awareness-cum- training session on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013 POSH Act was organized today by Mission Shakti Department of Social Welfare Udhampur here in Conference Hall of DC Office Complex.

The workshop aimed to sensitize members of the Internal Complaints Committees regarding their role responsibilities and procedures for addressing complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh attended the programme as the chief guest. He emphasized the importance of effective implementation of the POSH Act and encouraged Committee members to discharge their duties responsibly to ensure awareness among employees and promote a safe and respectful working environment for women.  District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta presided over the program. ACR Dr. Umesh Shan also attended the programme.

The welcome address was delivered by Centre Administrator One Stop Centre Meena Thakur, who highlighted the importance of workplace safety and awareness regarding the legal provisions available to women.

Advocate Sanjeev Bavouria, the resource person for the workshop, provided detailed insights into the provisions of the POSH Act, procedures for handling complaints, verification of documents, inquiry proceedings, and the responsibilities of committee members and provided legal insights into the POSH act 2013.

Around 100 individuals, including members of the Internal Complaints Committees from various government departments, staff of the District Hub for Empowerment of Women, One Stop Centre for Women and other concerned officials attended the program.

The programme concluded with an emphasis on strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting awareness of the POSH Act and ensuring a safe, dignified and harassment-free working environment for women across all workplaces.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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