GS Paper - II

The centre launched a centralized platform for registering and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women at the workplace.

The new She-Box portal, which was launched by Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi, serves as a centralized repository of information related to Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) formed across the country, encompassing both the government and private sectors.

More about new She-Box portal

• It offers a common platform to file complaints, track their status and ensure a time-bound processing of complaints by ICs.
• The platform provides assured redressal of complaints and streamlined process for all stakeholders and through a designated nodal officer will enable real-time monitoring of complaints.
• The step was taken to enhance women's participation in the workforce and to ensure that workplaces are safe and secure, enabling women to thrive and succeed.
• This initiative is a critical step forward in providing a more efficient and secure platform for addressing workplace-related sexual harassment complaints.
• It furthers the government’s commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive working environment for women across India.
• The portal will ensure that complaints can be safely registered without personal information being publicly accessible.
• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, serves to protect women from sexual harassment in the workplace and address their grievances.
• The new She-Box portal represents a significant step forward in addressing and managing complaints of workplace sexual harassment.
• In addition to the She-Box portal, the ministry also launched a newly developed website tailored to meet the needs of the government.
• The website aims to establish a cohesive visual identity across digital platforms, enhancing the government’s engagement with national and global audiences.
• As digital platforms become the primary point of contact for citizens, maintaining a strong and compelling brand presence is essential.