In which year was the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act enacted?

A)
2010
B)
2011
C)
2012
D)
2013

Correct Answer :   2013


* The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, enacted in 2013, aims to create a safe and respectful work environment for women.

* To enhance its implementation, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the SHe-Box portal, which ensures confidentiality and provides a streamlined process for filing and tracking complaints.

* The portal allows nodal officers to monitor it, ensuring transparency and accountability in addressing workplace harassment.

* By reinforcing the provisions of the 2013 Act, the initiative highlights the government’s commitment to safeguarding women’s rights at work.

Published On : December 8, 2024