SHE-BOX PORTAL (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues)

Context: The centre government launched a centralized platform She-Box portal for registering and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women at the workplace.

She-Box Portal

• About: It serves as a centralized repository of information related to Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) formed across the country, encompassing both the government and private sectors.
• Launched by: Women and Child Development Minister
• Features:

o Common Platform for Complaints: It offers a common platform to file complaints, track their status, and ensure time-bound processing of complaints by ICs, said the WCD ministry.

o Real-Time Monitoring: The platform provides assured redressal of complaints and a streamlined process for all stakeholders. Through a designated nodal officer, it enables real-time monitoring of complaints.

o Women's Workforce Participation: The step was taken to enhance women's participation in the workforce and ensure that workplaces are safe and secure, enabling women to thrive and succeed.

o Critical Initiative for Workplace Safety: This initiative is a critical step forward in providing a more efficient and secure platform for addressing workplace-related sexual harassment complaints. It furthers the government’s commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive working environment for women across India.

o Protection Under Sexual Harassment Act 2013: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, serves to protect women from sexual harassment in the workplace and address their grievances.

o She-Box Portal Development: In line with this commitment, the new She-Box portal represents a significant step forward in addressing and managing complaints of workplace sexual harassment.

o Enhancing Digital Brand Presence: The website aims to establish a cohesive visual identity across digital platforms, enhancing the government’s engagement with national and global audiences.

o Importance of Digital Presence: As digital platforms become the primary point of contact for citizens, maintaining a strong and compelling brand presence is essential.