The women's cell of MNIT Jaipur was established in August 2011, in accordance with the directives of Honorable Supreme Court of India to ensure safety, security and dignity of women at workplace.
Its objectives are:
To create a congenial working environment which is free of sexual harassment or gender based discrimination for all women employees and students.
To heighten awareness and sensitivity to this important issue amongst all concerned.
According to Supreme Court Judgment on Sexual Harassment, on the case of Vishakha vs. the State of Rajasthan (August 1977), the behavior that can be considered as sexual harassment has been explicitly, legally defined as following- Sexual Harassment includes:
The critical factor in sexual harassment is the unwelcomeness of the behavior. Thus, it is the impact of behavior on the recipient, rather than the intent of the perpetrator which is to be considered.
Prof. Kanupriya Sachdeva,
Professor, Department of Physics & Materials Research Centre
MNIT Jaipur
ksachdev.phy@mnit.ac.in
| # | Name | Constitution | Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Kanupriya Sachdeva | A Presiding Officer who shall be a woman employed at senior level at workplace amongst the employees. | ksachdev.phy@mnit.ac.in | Presiding Officer |
| 2 | Prof. Ragini Gupta | Not less than two members from amongst employees preferably committed to the cause of women or who had experience in social work or have legal knowledge. | rgupta.chy@mnit.ac.in | Member |
| 3 | Dr. Yogesh Meena | ymeena.cse@mnit.ac.in | Member | |
| 4 | Dr. Niraja Saraswat | niraja.hum@mnit.ac.in | Member | |
| 5 | Ms. Kiran Rathore | kiranrathore.adm@mnit.ac.in | Member | |
| 6 | Dr. Pawan Surana | One member from amongst non-government organizations or association committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment. | -- | External Member, Third Party |