Senapati, 20th January, 2026 (DIO-IPR): The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), jointly with the District Administration, Senapati, successfully organised a one-day sensitisation programme on “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” today at the DRDA Conference Hall, Old DC Office Complex, Senapati.
Addressing the gathering, Mamoni Doley, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Senapati, applauded the MSCW for their proactive move to ensure a safer and more inclusive workplace for women. The DC noted that many offices currently submit ‘nil’ reports regarding harassment due to lack of legal awareness or the peaceful nature of society leading to the absence of reported incidents.
She stated that sometimes a misogynistic or sexist comment is passed, and people might not even realise that it constitutes harassment. She emphasised that women often hesitate to seek legal recourse to protect their dignity or to avoid societal victim-blaming, where the victim’s actions are unfairly scrutinised.
The DC urged all offices to display important provisions of the Act on notice boards and public spaces using posters and flex boards. She also encouraged employees to utilise the iGOT Karmayogi platform, which offers simplified video modules on workplace safety and legal rights. She also reminded that the Act protects everyone entering the workplace, ensuring the right to exist peacefully.
Speaking to the attendees, Th. Tiningpham Monsang, Chairperson, MSCW, spoke on the work and activities taken up by the MSCW in redressing the issues faced by women in the State and advocating the rights of women to promote women’s empowerment. She also mentioned that cases relating to women’s harassment or complaints can be logged into the SHe-Box portal, by calling the National Helpline No. 181, or reported to the local complaints authority. She also urged the gathering to make the workplace a safe and harmonious environment.
The programme also included a technical session on “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” deliberated by Kawizengdauliu, Advocate, Senapati District Court, followed by an interaction programme.
The programme was attended by Khosia Mao, Public Prosecutor-cum-Government Advocate, Senapati, and also Chairperson, Local Complaints Committee, Senapati; SK Sophia Moyon, Member, MSCW; Sub-Divisional Officers; District Level Officers; Presiding Officers; and members of Internal Committees of all departments, institutions, and organisations of Senapati district.
