POSH Act Awareness: Guest Lecture at Srinivas University's Institute of Aviation Studies

The Institute of Aviation Studies at Srinivas University organized an enlightening guest lecture on "POSH Act – Know Your Rights" on February 9, 2026, at the Aviation Campus, Hampankatta. The session, held at 2:30 PM, aimed to educate students about workplace safety, dignity, and the importance of maintaining respectful behavior in professional environments.

Strong Student Participation

The awareness program saw enthusiastic participation from second and final year students of BBA Aviation and Logistics Management. The event was conducted under the dedicated guidance of Dr. Pavithra Kumari, Dean; Mr. Roshin K. Sibi, Head of the Department; and Ms. Varshitha, Guest Lecture Coordinator, with valuable support from the institute's faculty members and staff.

Expert Insights on Workplace Safety

Dr. Devi Prabha Alva, the distinguished resource person for the session, delivered comprehensive insights into the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. She emphasized the Act's critical role in both academic and professional settings while underscoring the importance of ethical conduct and mutual respect.

Key Topics Covered

The session addressed several crucial aspects of the POSH Act:

Definition and various forms of sexual harassment
Rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers
The function and importance of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
The complaint redressal mechanism and its implementation

Dr. Alva enhanced students' understanding by incorporating practical, real-world examples that illustrated how the Act applies to actual workplace situations. This approach helped students grasp the practical implications of their legal rights and the standards of professional behavior expected in the workplace.

The guest lecture successfully achieved its objective of promoting awareness about workplace safety and dignity, equipping students with essential knowledge as they prepare to enter professional environments.