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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Over 900 Internal Committees formed under PoSH Act in Krishnagiri; hotels, showrooms yet to comply
KRISHNAGIRI: As of the second week of July, a total of 942 Internal Committees (ICs) have been formed in Krishnagiri district under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). Additionally, the department has received nil reports from 1,007 industries and companies with fewer than ten employees, where committee formation is not mandated. However, hotels offering boarding and lodging, along with textile and jewelry showrooms, are yet to form ICs and submit their reports to the District Social Welfare Office (DSWO). Sources from the Social Welfare Department told TNIE that these committees have been established in private and government educational institutions, government offices, industries, and private clinics. The PoSH Act was enacted to ensure a safe and secure work environment for all women and to provide an effective mechanism for redressing sexual harassment complaints. The law mandates that organizations with ten or more employees must constitute an IC under Section 4 of the Act to receive and address complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace. Consequently, 942 committees were formed in the district following various awareness programs and letters sent to multiple departments by the district social welfare department.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
State govt committed to providing dignity and protection to senior citizens: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the state government is working with full commitment towards its senior citizens. In a press release, the Chief Minister's office made a humble appeal to senior citizens, stating that if they feel neglected in their living situation, they should immediately contact their nearest Maintenance Tribunal or District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO). CM Dhami said that the government is committed to providing dignity and protection to senior citizens. In this sequence, the District Magistrates have been made the presiding officers of the district-level appellate tribunal to resolve the problems of senior citizens, and they have been asked to dispose of the related complaints. CM Dhami, while giving instructions to the officials of the Social Welfare Department, said that the 'Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 (MWPSC Act, 2007)', implemented to protect the rights of senior citizens, should be implemented effectively. This Act provides a legal system of maintenance to senior citizens and parents from their children, adult grandchildren or property heirs. To implement this law, a total of 13 Appellate Maintenance Tribunals are functioning at the district level and more than 69 Maintenance Tribunals at the sub-division level in the state, where the amount of maintenance can be fixed at a maximum of Rs 10,000 per month. The Chief Minister stated that the presiding officer of the District Level Appellate Tribunal is the District Magistrate, so he has the responsibility to provide justice to senior citizens by strictly implementing this law. Also, at the tehsil level, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate has been made the presiding officer of the maintenance related tribunal and the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) has been made responsible as ex-officio maintenance officer. The CM said that under the law, if a senior citizen transfers property on the condition of care, but after this the stipulated conditions are not fulfilled, then the tribunal can declare that transfer invalid and ensure the return of the property. Free old age and disabled housing homes are being run in Bageshwar, Chamoli and Uttarkashi districts where many needy senior citizens reside. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Paralympian Rakesh Kumar appointed as brand ambassador in Reasi district
Reasi district administration on Wednesday appointed Paralympian para-archer Rakesh Kumar as brand ambassador for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Reasi deputy commissioner Nidhi Malik designated Paralympian para archer and Arjuna awardee Rakesh Kumar as the brand ambassador for the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan from Reasi district, said an official spokesperson. This initiative aims to harness the inspirational journey of Rakesh Kumar — an international athlete who hails from Reasi— and has brought immense pride to the nation through his achievements despite physical challenges, the spokesperson said, adding that his appointment is expected to encourage youth to pursue sports and healthy lifestyles while staying away from substance abuse, he said. After a spinal injury in 2010 confined Kumar to a wheelchair, he took up archery in 2017 and rapidly rose through the ranks. He won gold at the 2022 Asian Para Games and the 2023 World Para Archery Championships, and represented India at the Tokyo Paralympics. In 2024, he made history by winning a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics—J&K's first-ever Olympic medal. For his achievements, he was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 2025. Nidhi Malik emphasised the importance of role models in shaping young minds and stated that Rakesh Kumar's life is a powerful message of resilience, discipline, and determination. She further noted that the district administration, in collaboration with the Reasi social welfare department, headed by DSWO Sachin Sharma, is committed to intensifying awareness campaigns, community engagement, and outreach programs as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign). The 26-day-long campaign, which began on June 1, will continue until June 26, covering various parts of the district. Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Kumar expressed his gratitude for the honour and pledged his full support to the cause.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Govt plans survey of orphaned children, single-parent kids in state
Bhubaneswar: State govt has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive survey of orphaned children and those with single parents. District collectors have been instructed to coordinate with relevant departments to conduct the survey through anganwadi workers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The primary objective is to identify vulnerable children and integrate them into a unified protective network. The initiative aims to ensure these children can access various govt welfare schemes and receive necessary support. "This is to request you to conduct a survey of orphans and children of single parents in your respective districts and their households in the enclosed formats through anganwadi workers. District social welfare officer (DSWO), Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS), and child development project officers under your control may be entrusted to supervise the survey exercise," read the letter from the women and child development department to collectors. It said a survey cell should be set up at the district level. The department said consolidated information regarding the survey outcome should be submitted by Sept 4. Govt sources said there will be training of anganwadi workers on how to fill up the forms and elicit information. The previous govt conducted a survey of orphans five years ago, with the numbers around 2.5 lakh. This is the second time the survey is being done to include their details like conditions in which they are living, orphanage or any other place. "After 2020, their number may have increased significantly as many children were orphaned because of the Covid-19 pandemic. There could be more children of single parents as in many cases either the mother or father died. In many families, both died," said a govt officer.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Social welfare officer suspended after minister finds hostel switchboards changed only on paper
Lucknow: Taking note of a corruption case in his department, social welfare minister (independent charge) Asim Arun has recommended the suspension of the social welfare officer of Barabanki. The action against DSWO Sushma Verma follows an inspection by the minister during which financial irregularities in the repair and maintenance of a govt-run Scheduled Caste (SC) boys' hostel in Ramnagar surfaced. According to the minister, the hostel received ₹5 lakh for repair works but the site inspection found that 71 switchboards were billed, but were installed, 30 tube lights were shown, but only 6 looked new, 50 bulbs and holders were mentioned, but none were present, and PVC pipe bills were suspiciously submitted in place of lighting materials. The inspection revealed Rs 1.31 lakh in fraudulent billing. "I found clear discrepancies between the bills and actual work done. I ordered immediate suspension of the hostel superintendent and Verma for gross negligence. The embezzled money will be recovered, and legal action will follow," said Arun, who visited the hostel himself. He announced an additional ₹10 lakh for the hostel's upgrade but warned that "every paisa must be spent with complete integrity." "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has released funds to improve hostel infrastructure for the welfare of students. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 月 **,***원대 '실비보험' 최적가 비교가입! "月 보험료 낮추고, 보장은 실속있게"… 굿리치 보험대리점 (등록번호:제2006038313호) 가격 받기 Undo Monitoring committees have been set up, and I am personally inspecting hostels. In most places, the work was carried out sincerely. However, in this case, money was fraudulently drawn for work that exists only on paper," he said. Earlier, in Amethi DSWO Manoj Shukla and clerk Gokul Prasad Jaiswal were suspended and an FIR lodged by Gauriganj police after videos surfaced showing them hurling public accusations of corruption at each other. Their video spat went viral on social media. A detailed investigation is underway to determine the extent of corruption and individual culpability.
