Odisha has directed all higher education institutions to set up Internal Committees under the POSH Act, warning of loss of recognition and restrictions on admissions and exams for non-compliance. Colleges must ensure campus safety measures like CCTV, lighting, secure hostels, complaint systems and submit compliance reports for strict monitoring.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government directed all higher educational institutions in the state to constitute internal committees in accordance with the POSH Act, warning that otherwise they may lose their recognition.
The Higher Education Department directed universities, degree colleges, and teacher education institutions to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, commonly known as the POSH Act, or face action.
It said colleges that admit students through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) must have a functional internal committee, otherwise, they will not be permitted to carry out admissions.
Examination permissions for universities will be withheld until a valid internal committee is set up, said the order dated April 16, made public on Thursday night.
