Women Employees of the Central Government, State Government, or Private Organization can file an online complaint on the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) Portal if they face any kind of sexual harassment at their workplace.
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SHe-Box Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | SHe-Box. |
| Date of Launch | 29-08-2024. |
| Benefits Provided | Online Complaint Registration for Sexual harassment. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Working Women. |
| Responsible Department | Ministry of Women and Child Development. |
| How to Apply | Through the SHe-Box Portal. |
| Free Scheme Updates | WhatsApp | Telegram |
Introduction of SHe-Box: A Brief Insight
- Central Government’s Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the SHe-Box Online Complaint Management System on 29-08-2024.
- SHe-Box stands for Sexual harassment Electronic Box.
- The main objective of the government behind starting SHe-Box Portal is to provide a single and dedicated platform through which working women can easily file their complaints related to sexual harassment.
- In the year 2013, the Indian Government enacted “The Sexual harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act popularly known as the POSH Act.
- This acts main aim is to create a secure and safe workplace environment for women.
- If any working woman faced any kind of sexual harassment at her workplace, then this act provides a safeguard to women to file complaints in front of the Internal Committee/ State Committee.
- Taking one step further, now government has opened up a platform through which aggrieved women can easily file their complaint if they have faced any kind of sexual harassment at their workplace.
- Women working in Central Government, State Government or in the Private Sector can file their complaint through the Sexual harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) Website.
- Nodal Officers will allot the complaint to the concerned authority having jurisdiction and direct them to take action on the matter as soon and as strictly as possible.
- If working women can face any kind of sexual harassment at their workplace, then do not hesitate to register you online complaint on the SHe-Box Portal.
- Beneficiary Women can also nominate any brave child for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is found eligible.
Benefits Provided
- Working Women will get the following facilities at Sexual harassment Electronic Box Portal :-
- Complaint Management System for Sexual harassment Complaints at the Workplace.
- An online and Easy Mechanism to File Online Complaints.
- Early Redressal.
- The complaint will be allotted to the Concerned Authority as per jurisdiction.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- Any Working woman employee of the Central Government, State Government, or Private Sector can file a complaint online on the SHe-Box Official Website if she has faced any type of sexual harassment in workplace.
Documents Required to be Attached
- Valid Email ID and Mobile Number is required.
- Complainant/ Aggrieved can upload any supporting documents in support of her claim regarding sexual harassment faced at workplace.
How Beneficiaries Can Register their Complaint on SHe-Box
- Any aggrieved woman who faced sexual harassment at the workplace can register her complaint online through She-Box Official Portal.
- Visit the Official Website and Click on Register Your Complaint.
- A window will appear in which the complainant women will have to choose Register Complaint.
- Then again, a window appears in which the complainant women will have to choose the agency of her employment (Central Government Offices, State Government Offices, Private Sector) :-
- Then fill the Online Complaint Registration Form on She-Box Portal as per the following steps :-
- Complainant Details.
- Details of the Workplace Where the Incident of Sexual Harassment Occurred.
- Details of Respondent. (Who is Involved in the Incident)
- Complaint Details. (Type a Brief Complaint in 500 Words)
- Upload any supporting documents on the portal if any.
- Check the filled details and click on Register.
- Registered Complaints will be forwarded to the concerned authority for its early disposal.
Important Links Available
- SHe-Box Complaint Registration Form.
- SHe-Box Official Website.
- SHe-Box State Nodal Officers Details.
- SHe-Box District Nodal Officers Details.
- SHe-Box Local Committee Details.
- Sexual Harassment at Work Place Act.
- User Manual for Complainant/ Aggrieved.
- Official Website of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Contact Details of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Contact Number of the Under Secretary Ministry of Women Child Development :- 011 23073119.
- Contact Email of the Under Secretary Ministry of Women and Child Development :- santanu.brajabasi.gov.in.
- SHe-Box Technical Support Contact Number :- 011 23388074.
- SHe-Box Technical Support Email :- techsupport-shebox@gov.in.
- Address of Ministry of Women and Child Development :-
Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road,
New Delhi – 110001.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary aim of launching the SHe-Box Portal?
-The Sexual Harassment Electronic Box Portal aims to provide a centralized, accessible online platform for working women to report incidents of sexual harassment at the workplace without fear or hesitation. - Who can file a complaint on the the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box Portal?
-Any woman employee, whether working in the central government, state government, or private sector, can file a complaint if she faces sexual harassment at her workplace. - Can supporting documents be uploaded with the complaint?
-Yes, the complainant can upload any documents that support her claim, such as emails, messages, or witness statements, directly through the SHe-Box portal. - What happens after a complaint is registered on the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box Portal?
-Once the complaint is registered, it is forwarded to the appropriate authority with jurisdiction, and the concerned nodal officer is directed to take prompt action. - Is there a word limit for submitting a complaint on the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box Portal?
-Yes, while filing the complaint, the complainant must describe the incident in brief within a limit of 500 words. - What details are required while filing a complaint on She-Box?
-The complainant must provide her personal details, workplace information, respondent’s details, a description of the incident, and any supporting documentation if available. - Can a woman employee working on a contract or temporary basis also use the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box Portal?
-Yes, the portal is open to all women employees, including those working temporarily, on contract, or visiting an office in any professional capacity. - Is the identity of the complainant kept confidential?
– Yes, the SHe-Box system is designed to ensure full confidentiality of the complainant’s identity and the contents of the complaint throughout the redressal process.
- What is the primary aim of launching the SHe-Box Portal?
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