SHe-Box Portal: Empowering Women in the Workplace

Launch and Purpose of SHe-Box Portal

• Introduced by Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, on August 29, 2024
• Centralized platform for registering and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment at workplaces
• Covers both government and private sectors across India
• Aligns with the government's vision of "Viksit Bharat" by 2047, emphasizing women-led development
• Aims to create safer and more inclusive working environments for women
• Implements the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013

Key Features and Functionality of SHe-Box Portal

• Centralized repository for information on Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs)
• Allows direct complaint filing by women
• Real-time status tracking of complaints
• Ensures timely processing of grievances
• Designated nodal officer for efficient monitoring and resolution
• Streamlined process for all stakeholders
• Secure platform protecting personal information of complainants
• Common interface for filing complaints and tracking their status
• Time-bound processing of complaints by Internal Committees

Additional Initiatives and Impact

• Launch of a new Ministry of Women and Child Development website
• New website aims to establish a cohesive visual identity across digital platforms
• Enhances government engagement with national and global audiences
• Part of broader efforts to increase women's participation in the workforce
• Supports the government's commitment to women-led development over the past decade
• Recognizes the role of women's leadership in driving inclusive economic growth
• Minister Annapurna Devi expressed confidence in the portal's ability to ensure safe complaint registration
• Aims to deter sexual harassment of women at workplaces