Section 24 of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
The appropriate Government may, subject to the availability of financial and other resources, —
- (a)develop relevant information, education, communication and training materials, and organise awareness programmes, to advance the understanding of the public of the provisions of this Act providing for protection against sexual harassment of woman at workplace;
- (b)formulate orientation and training programmes for the members of the 1 [Local Committee].
Summary
- The appropriate Government can create information, education, and training materials about the Act.
- The appropriate Government can organise awareness programmes to help the public understand the Act's provisions.
- The appropriate Government can design orientation and training programmes for Local Committee members.
- These publicity measures are subject to the availability of financial and other resources.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What measures can the government take to publicise the Sexual Harassment Act under Section 24?
Under Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the appropriate Government can develop information, education, communication, and training materials, organise awareness programmes, and formulate orientation and training for Local Committee members.
2. Is the government legally forced to run awareness campaigns under Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 regardless of its budget?
Under Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the appropriate Government's duty to take publicity measures is subject to the availability of financial and other resources, meaning budget constraints can limit these actions.
3. Does Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 mention training for Local Committee members?
Yes, under Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the appropriate Government is empowered to formulate orientation and training programmes specifically for the members of the Local Committee.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, what condition limits the government's duty to publicise the Act and organise programmes?
Q2.Under Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, which specific committee's members are singled out for orientation and training programmes formulated by the government?
Q3.Under Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, which of the following is NOT an activity the appropriate Government may undertake to publicise the Act?
Q4.Let us test understanding across Section 23 and Section 24 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. How does the government's role in monitoring implementation compare to its publicity role?