Shruti Nagvanshi Appointed as External Member of ICC at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Varanasi; Conducts POSH & Gender Sensitization Orientation for Staff

Varanasi, August 5, 2025 — In a decisive step towards strengthening workplace safety, gender equality, and legal compliance, Mrs. Shruti Nagvanshi, Co-Founder and Managing Trustee of JanMitra Nyas and Senior Advisor at PVCHR, has been formally appointed as the External Member of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Varanasi.

The final DO letter (File No. 282-U/12/12/2028 – Medical) dated 05 August 2025, issued by Dr. Selvakumar Chelliah, Dean, reconstitutes the ICC under Section 4(1) of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.

Reconstituted ICC Membership

• Dr. Asma Kalim, HOD Pathology – Presiding Officer

• Dr. Prabhas Kumar Roy, MS (W/C) – Member

• Dr. Swati Verma, HOD OBG – Member

• Dr. Nishtha Adhaulia, HOD Anesthesia – Member

• Mrs. Sadhana Yadav, UDC – Member

• Mrs. Shruti Nagvanshi, Co-Founder & Managing Trustee of JanMitra Nyas – External Member

Each member will serve a term not exceeding three years from the date of nomination. As the external NGO representative, Mrs. Nagvanshi will be eligible for prescribed allowances, with the order effective immediately from 05 August 2025.

POSH & Gender Perspectives Orientation – March 10, 2025

Ahead of her official appointment, Mrs. Nagvanshi conducted a comprehensive orientation session on March 10, 2025 for 60 staff members of ESIC Medical College & Hospital, as part of its International Women’s Day celebrations.

The session, designed to deepen understanding of the POSH Act, 2013 and gender-sensitive workplace practices, covered:

• Defining and addressing sexual harassment in professional spaces

• Legal framework and ICC’s responsibilities

• The impact of gender biases and stereotypes on workplace culture

• Reporting mechanisms and survivor support systems

• Best practices for building a respectful, inclusive environment

The workshop was highly interactive, with participants actively discussing real-life scenarios, seeking legal clarifications, and reaffirming their commitment to workplace equality.

Commitment to Gender Justice

Speaking about her dual role as educator and ICC member, Mrs. Nagvanshi said:

“The workplace must be a space of dignity and safety for all. My role in the ICC is to ensure legal compliance and ethical accountability in protecting women’s rights at work.”

Dr. Sapna Mittal, Medical Superintendent, expressed gratitude for Mrs. Nagvanshi’s expertise and leadership, stating that the hospital remains committed to fostering a safe, equitable, and gender-sensitive workplace through robust POSH implementation.

A Milestone in a Larger Mission

This appointment and the March orientation reflect Mrs. Nagvanshi’s broader mission through JanMitra Nyas and PVCHR — building democratic, inclusive institutions that uphold human dignity, challenge gender-based discrimination, and create lasting frameworks for equality.

Her engagement with ESIC Medical College & Hospital represents yet another milestone in her lifelong journey of empowering communities and safeguarding rights.

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