Women Cell
Introduction
The Women Cell at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar was established in 2006 to ensure the dignity of women at work place.
Objectives
- To facilitate a gender-sensitive and congenial working environment at NIT Jalandhar so that women employees and female students are not subjected to gender specific discrimination or sexual harassament.
- To heighten awareness and sensitivity to this important issue amongst all concerned.
What constitutes Sexual Harrasament
The definition of sexual harassment in the Sexual Harassment Act is in line with the Supreme Court's definition in the Vishaka Judgment and includes any unwelcome sexually determined behaviour (whether directly or by implication) such as:
- physical contact and advances
- demand or request for sexual favours
- sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography
- or any other unwelcome physical verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature
Procedure to File/Report a Complaint
The complainant will have to submit a written and signed complaint addressed to the Women Cell.
Any woman employee academic/ non-academic (including contractual, casual and temporary) and female student of NIT Jalandhar can approach the Cell.
Contact Email ID: womencell@nitj.ac.in
NOTE: A baseless complaint will adversely affect the credibility of the complainant.Guidelines
Activities
PENAL CONSEQUNCES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
- Women Helpline Number: 181
- Emergency Response Support System Number: 112
HELPLINE
Committee
| S.No | Name | Position in the Committee | Email ID | Mobile No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dr Sonia Chawla
Professor, Humanities and Management |
Presiding Officer (w.e.f. 09.02.2024) | chawlas@nitj.ac.in | 9888250412 |
| 2 |
Dr Aruna Malik
Assistant Professor (Grade-I), CSE |
Member (Women) | malika@nitj.ac.in | 8699937336 |
| 3 |
Dr Neha Yadav
Assistant Professor (Grade-I), Mathematics and Computing |
Member (Women) | yadavn@nitj.ac.in | 7310751691 |
| 4 |
Ms Sonal Nanda
Advocate |
Member (Women) | advsn21@gmail.com | 9855282111 |
| 5 |
Dr Afzal Sikander
Assistant Professor (Grade-I), ICE |
Member (Male) | afzals@nitj.ac.in | 7017638266 |
| 6 |
Dr Rohit Singh
Assistant Professor (Grade-II), ECE |
Member (Male) | rohits@nitj.ac.in | 7087513174 |
| 7 |
Ms Kulwinder Kaur
Private Secretary, Establishment Branch |
Member (Women) | kulwinderk@nitj.ac.in | 9914142319 |
Contact Us
Faculty Coordinator
Dr Damanjit Kaur
Associate Professor,Department of Mathematics
womencell@nitj.ac.in