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Internal Committee (IC)
XLRI Jamshedpur
Creating a Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Campus for All
At XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, we believe that a premier academic environment can only thrive when it is built on the foundation of dignity, equity and safety. The Internal Committee (IC) at XLRI serves as a cornerstone of this commitment, ensuring strict adherence to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 - commonly known as the POSH Act.
Our Mandate
The ICC is a statutory body under Section 4 of the POSH Act, entrusted with:
- Preventing sexual harassment on campus
- Educating all stakeholders about respectful conduct
- Redressing grievances swiftly and sensitively
- Creating an ecosystem of confidentiality, fairness and justice
We aim to foster a campus culture where every student, staff, faculty member, and service provider feels empowered, respected and protected.
Why It Matters
01
Legal Compliance
ICC is a legal obligation under the POSH Act
02
Empowerment
Educates the XLRI community to identify, respond to, and report inappropriate behavior.
03
Ethical Leadership
As a Tier-1 business school, XLRI upholds integrity, inclusion and social justice in all spheres.
Composition of ICC (As per Section 4 of POSH Act)
Presiding Officer
Senior woman faculty
Two Members
With legal/social awareness from faculty or staff
External Expert
NGO representative or specialist in women’s issues
At least 50% Women Representation
Quorum
3 members including Presiding Officer
Our Vision
To build a zero-tolerance ecosystem toward sexual harassment through awareness, empowerment, redressal and empathy.
Functions of ICC
- Organize regular training and orientation for faculty, staff and students
- Provide confidential grievance redressal mechanisms
- Ensure timely inquiry and resolution (within 60 days)
- Collaborate with student body CEASE for grassroots awareness
- Submit Annual Reports in accordance with POSH guidelines
- Prevent retaliatory behavior or misuse of the redressal system
Awareness Campaigns & Trainings
The ICC undertakes the following initiatives:
- Organize regular training and orientation for faculty, staff, and students
- Provide confidential grievance redressal mechanisms
- Ensure timely inquiry and resolution (within 60 days)
- Collaborate with the student body CEASE for grassroots awareness
- Submit annual reports in accordance with POSH guidelines
- Prevent retaliatory behavior or misuse of the redressal system
❝Every member of the XLRI community plays a role in keeping our campus safe and inclusive. Awareness is not optional - it is our collective responsibility.❞
How to File a Complaint
Send an email to: ic.com@xlri.ac.in
Complaint must be in writing and submitted within 3 months of the incident
Must include names, date, incident details and evidence if any
Complaints can be filed by any gender or third parties (under certain conditions)
Your Rights
You have the right to confidentiality (Sec 16 & 17)
You will not be penalized for genuine complaints
Retaliation against a complainant is a punishable offence
Appeals against ICC decisions can be filed within 30 days to the Dean (Administration)
Student Engagement through CEASE
CEASE (Committee for Awareness, Sensitisation and Empowerment) is a student-led body working closely with ICC to amplify awareness across all student cohorts including BM, HRM, GM, and FPM batches.
Penalties for Non-Compliance (Section 26 of the POSH Act)
- Fine up to ₹50,000 for first-time violation
- Cancellation of license or registration for repeated violations
Together, Let’s Build a Safe and Empowered XLRI.
Let us nurture a learning ecosystem grounded in empathy, equity and ethics - because leadership begins with responsibility.
Presiding Officer & Members
Dr. Ayatakshee Sarkar
Convener & Presiding Officer, Internal Committee
- +91 9686662851
- icc.convenor@xlri.ac.in, ayatakshee@xlri.ac.in
Members
Dr. Pooja Malik
Member, Faculty- +91 7895443947
- pooja.malik@xlri.ac.in
Dr. Farheen Fathima
Member, Faculty- +91 9629056212
- farheen@xlri.ac.in
Dr. Vinayak Tripathi
Member, Faculty- +91 9205846665
- vineyak@xlri.ac.in
Dr. Subhasis Ray
Member, Faculty- +91 9437033312
- subhasis.ray@xlri.ac.in
Dr. Nidhi Mishra
Member, Faculty- +91 9142419940
- nidhimishra@xlri.ac.in
Dr. Johnson Abhishek Minz
Member, Faculty- +91 8080788259
- johnson.minz@xlri.ac.in
Dr. Pooja Mohanty
Member, Staff- +91 9632741801
- poojamohanty@xlri.ac.in
Ms. Deepa Verma
Member, Staff- +91 9931799036
- deepa@xlri.ac.in
MS. Geetha Madhuri
Member, Staff- +91 9110948787
- geetha@xlri.ac.in
Ms Shireen Akhtar
Member, Staff- +91 8521029125
- shireen@xlri.ac.in
Ms. Pushpa M Lakra
Member, Staff- +91 9801303908
- pushpa@xlri.ac.in
Ms. Itika Ganguly
Member, Staff- itika@xlri.ac.in
Dr. Shubhra Dwivedy
Member, NGO- +91 9835147956
- seed@xlri.ac.in