Committee Against Sexual Harassment
Overview
The Committee Against Sexual Harassment (CASH) at MIET is established to provide a safe, respectful, and dignified academic and workplace environment free from sexual harassment, intimidation, and exploitation.
The committee serves as the institutional body for addressing grievances and cases related to sexual harassment and recommending appropriate redressal measures. In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act), Model Institute of Engineering and Technology is committed to ensuring that students, faculty, staff, and other members of the institution are treated with dignity and respect.
The policy applies to all members of the college community, including individuals employed in temporary or short-term positions. Any violation of the policy may result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Functions
The committee has three major functions:
- Educate and sensitize faculty and staff regarding sexual harassment and prevention.
- Undertake preventive measures, crisis management, mediation, and counselling wherever appropriate.
- Conduct formal inquiries, facilitate redressal, and obtain appropriate feedback.
Objectives
- To develop guidelines and norms for the institutional policy against sexual harassment.
- To develop principles and procedures for preventing and addressing sexual harassment.
- To establish appropriate procedures for effective implementation of the institutional policy.
- To prepare short-term and long-term plans of action for prevention and awareness.
- To safeguard the dignity, safety, and well-being of students and employees of MIET.
- To create awareness among members of the institution regarding the existence and role of the committee and the available redressal mechanisms.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act, 2013
In compliance with applicable AICTE guidelines and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, MIET is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and dignified academic and workplace environment for women.
The PoSH Act provides a framework for the prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace and seeks to safeguard women's rights to equality, dignity, and a secure environment.
The institution maintains an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to address complaints in accordance with the applicable legal and institutional framework. The committee also supports awareness, prevention, and gender-sensitization initiatives across the institution.
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) Members
The current committee members are listed below:
| # | Member Name | Designation / Department | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ankita Nanda | Professor, Management | Convener |
| 2 | Ms. Jasleen Mohial | — | External Member |
| 3 | Dr. Surbhi Sharma | Associate Professor, ECE | Member |
| 4 | Prof. Rajinder Sharma | Professor, AS | Member |
| 5 | Ms. Apoorva Bhan | Assistant Professor, CSE | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Mamta Sharma | Assistant Professor, Commerce | Member |
| 7 | Dr. Paramdeep Kour | Assistant Professor, Commerce | Member |
| 8 | Ms. Navpreet Kour | Assistant Professor, AS | Member |
| 9 | Dr. Shafia Nazir Shah | Assistant Professor, Law | Member |
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