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The Sexual Harassment electronic Box (SHe-Box) Portal has strengthened women's safety at workplaces under the Mission Shakti initiative.

About SHe-Box Portal

The SHe-Box (Sexual Harassment electronic Box) Portal is a centralized online platform that allows women to register, monitor, and track complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace. It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) in 2024 to effectively implement the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act, 2013).

The portal provides a single-window mechanism for women working in the government, private, organised, and unorganised sectors, making the complaint process simpler, faster, and more transparent.

Key Features

Centralized Complaint Management

The portal provides a single platform where women can file complaints, track the progress of their cases, and receive time-bound redressal without approaching multiple authorities.

Repository of Internal and Local Committees

It acts as a national database of Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) established under the POSH Act, 2013, covering both government and private organisations.

Real-Time Monitoring

A designated nodal officer can monitor complaints in real time, ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and timely disposal of cases.

Strengthens Implementation of POSH Act

The portal improves coordination among employers, Internal Committees, Local Committees, and government authorities, thereby ensuring the effective implementation of the POSH Act, 2013.

Secure and Confidential Platform

It provides a safe, confidential, and user-friendly interface, enabling women to report incidents without fear of stigma, retaliation, or harassment.

Inclusive and Accessible

The portal is available in 22 Indian languages, including Hindi and English, making it accessible to women from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Significance

The SHe-Box Portal strengthens women's workplace safety by providing an easy, transparent, and technology-driven grievance redressal system. It promotes gender equality, enhances institutional accountability, and ensures timely justice for victims of workplace sexual harassment.


 


 

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