POSH Committee

Posh Committee

The POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment)- Internal Committee at Agurchand Manmull Jain College is established in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. The committee is committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

The POSH Committee addresses complaints related to sexual harassment through a fair, confidential, and transparent process. It also conducts awareness programs and workshops to educate the college community about the importance of gender sensitivity and the prevention of harassment. By fostering a zero-tolerance approach toward harassment, the committee upholds the dignity and well-being of all individuals on campus.

Objectives of the Cell:

To fulfill the directive of the Supreme Court, as per UGC directives in respect of implementing a policy against sexual harassment in the institution.
To evolve a mechanism for the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment cases and other acts of gender based violence in the institution.
To ensure the implementation of the policy in letter and spirit through proper reporting of the complaints and their follow-up procedures.
To provide an environment free of gender-based discrimination.
To ensure equal access of all facilities and participation in activities of the college.
To create a secure physical and social environment which will deter acts of sexual harassment.
To promote a social and psychological environment that will raise awareness about sexual harassment in its various forms.

Email ID: posh@amjaincollege.edu.in

Commitee Members

S.No	Faculty Name	Department	Shift	Email Address	Contact No
1	Dr. K. Suchithra, Convenor	Mathematics	I	suchithra.k@amjaincollege.edu.in	9444720117
2	Lt. Dr. G. Mahaveer, Member	Corporate Secretaryship	I	mahaveer.g@amjaincollege.edu.in	9710365025
3	Dr. B. Jayanthi, Member	Chemistry	I	jayanthi.b@amjaincollege.edu.in	9094963130
4	Dr. M. Thamaraiselvi, Member	Tamil	II	thamaraiselvi.m@amjaincollege.edu.in	9884469550
5	Dr. W. Julice Sudhir, Member	Corporate Secretaryship	II	julicesudhir.w@amjaincollege.edu.in	9865047209
6	Ms. Mahalakshmi, Member	Psychologist	-	mahalakshmi@amjaincollege.edu.in	9137810713
7	Dr. J. Vasantha Kumari, Gender and POSH Specialist	External Member	-	incad2000@gmail.com	9841035150