• To create and ensure a safe environment that is free of sexual harassment.
• To create an atmosphere promoting equality and gender justice.
• To publicize the policy widely.
• To publicize in English and in Hindi the names and phone numbers of members of the committees.
• To plan and carry out programmes for gender sensitization.
• The mechanism for registering complaints should be safe, accessible and sensitive.
• To take cognizance of complaints about sexual harassment, conduct enquiries, provide assistance and Redressal to the victims, recommend penalties and take action against the harasser, if necessary.
• To recommend to the concerned authorities follow-up action and monitor the same.
• To advise the disciplinary authority concerned to issue warnings or take the help of the law to stop the harasser, if the complainant consents.
• To seek medical, police and legal intervention with the consent of the complainant.
• To make arrangements for appropriate psychological, emotional and physical support (in the form of counseling, security and other assistance) to the victim if s/he so desires.
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