MGIT Organises POSH Awareness Session on Women’s Safety in Collaboration with Telangana Police

News Date : 31 Oct 2026     News Report

WDC and ICC partner with the SAHAS Module, Women’s Safety Wing, to sensitise staff on workplace sexual harassment and legal safeguards

Hyderabad, 31st October 2026: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT) organised a POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Awareness Session on Women’s Safety through its Women’s Development Committee (WDC) and Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), in collaboration with the SAHAS Module, Women’s Safety Wing, Telangana Police.

Prof. K. Sudhakar Reddy, Vice Principal, MGIT, addressed the gathering and emphasised the importance of promoting women’s safety and creating a safe workplace for all. Prof. D. Vijayalaxmi, Chairman, ICC, MGIT, explained the role and functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee and the support it provides.

Adv. Suryakeerthi D., Legal Counsellor, Women’s Safety Wing, along with Adv. P. Richita and Adv. Gadapa Sravani, Legal Counsellors, SAHAS Module, sensitised the staff on workplace sexual harassment, professional boundaries, and relevant legal provisions.

The speakers explained the various forms of sexual harassment, including verbal, non-verbal, and physical, through practical, real-life examples. They also highlighted the legal consequences of inappropriate behaviour and stressed the importance of mutual respect, personal boundaries, and the prevention of sexual harassment.

The session enhanced awareness of women’s safety and legal safeguards while reinforcing the importance of fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment in educational institutions and workplaces. The WDC and ICC thanked the Women’s Safety Wing, Telangana Police, and the SAHAS Module for their support.