INTERNAL COMMITTEE (IC)
(Constituted as per Section 4 of the All India Council for Technical Education (Gender Sensitization, Prevention and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students and Redressal of Grievances in Technical Institutions) Regulations, 2016, vide F. AICTE/WH/2016/01, dated 10th June, 2016.)
G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College has established an Internal Committee (IC) to provide a safe, fair, and accessible mechanism for addressing complaints of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. The committee aims to resolve issues faced by students and employees through an internal grievance redressal system that is simple, confidential, and easily accessible. It ensures timely and effective relief to the aggrieved complainant, enabling them to continue their education or employment without fear, harassment, or unnecessary obstacles.
The committee is constituted with the following members:
| S. No. | Name | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. K. Devaki Devi | Dean, Student Affairs | Presiding Officer |
| 2 | Dr. K. Madhava Reddy | Professor & HOD, Mechanical Engineering | Member |
| 3 | Dr. L. Sudha Rani | Associate Professor, CSE | Member |
| 4 | Dr. T. Swathi | Assistant Professor, ECE | Member |
| 5 | Sri M. Murali Mohan | Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering | Member |
| 6 | Sri B. Manohar Raju | Advocate, Kurnool | Member |
| 7 | Smt. G. Maya Devi | Computer Operator, CSE | Member |
| 8 | Mr. A. Sreedhar | Lab Engineer, Department of Mechanical Engineering | Member |
| 9 | Ms. K. Shakira (219X1A0307) | IV B.Tech Student | Student Member |
| 10 | Miss Lakshmi Sreenija (239X1A3390) | II B.Tech Student | Student Member |
| 11 | L. K. Manvitha (229X1A0305) | III B.Tech Student | Student Member |
Objectives:
- To implement the Supreme Court directives by ensuring that the institution develops and enforces a policy to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace.
- To establish a permanent mechanism for the prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment and other forms of gender-based violence on the college campus.
- To ensure effective implementation of the policy by promoting proper reporting of complaints, conducting fair inquiries, and following due procedures in handling cases.
- To uphold the institution’s commitment to providing a campus environment that is free from gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence.
- To create a safe, secure, and inclusive environment that discourages acts of sexual harassment and promotes dignity, equality, and mutual respect among all members of the institution.
GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL COMMITTEE (GRC)
The main objectives of the committee are to receive grievances, if any, from the faculty, Parents and alumni and to suggest remedial and preventive measures.
Functions :
- Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints of sexual harassment from women employees and students.
- Conduct a fair and confidential investigation into complaints by following a transparent and unbiased process, ensuring that both the complainant and the respondent are treated fairly.
- Provide counselling and support to the affected parties and ensure a safe and supportive environment throughout the grievance redressal process.
- Organize awareness and sensitization programs to educate students and staff about sexual harassment, gender equality, women’s rights, and legal provisions.
- Recommend disciplinary action to the institution’s authorities based on the findings of the inquiry and investigation.
- Submit annual reports to the appropriate authorities, detailing the number of complaints received, cases resolved, actions taken, and recommendations for improvement.