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For corporate HR leaders

A safe workplace is the first colour on the canvas.

POSH training, Internal Committee support and compliance tools from a team that sits on the committees of the police and state bodies. Every programme also funds our community work.

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The Listening RoomA corporate team during a Jijiwisha training programme.
Painterly study from a Jijiwisha field photograph

The law in brief

What the POSH Act, 2013 asks of you

  • Every workplace with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee.
  • The committee is presided over by a senior woman employee, and includes an external member from an NGO or with relevant experience.
  • Employers must run regular awareness programmes and display the consequences of harassment.
  • The committee files an annual report with the employer and the District Officer.
  • Non-compliance can bring a fine of up to ₹50,000, and higher penalties for repeat offences.

Summary for orientation only. It is not legal advice.

Two-minute self-check

How compliant is your workplace?

    How we train

    Training that feels like rehearsal

    Our sessions are built on role-play, case discussion and practice, so people rehearse the moment before they meet it at work.

    A trainer in a blue shirt calls out as a man in a blue kurta steps between two red chairs during a role-play exercise
    The RehearsalA role-play exercise during a workplace session.
    Painterly study from a Jijiwisha field photograph
    A trainer watches as a participant in a white shirt bends to place an object between two red chairs
    Second TakeThe same exercise, tried a different way.
    Painterly study from a Jijiwisha field photograph
    A woman facilitator in a patterned kurta guides participants discussing a case around a table
    The Case TableParticipants reason through a workplace case together.
    Painterly study from a Jijiwisha field photograph

    POSH training and compliance

    Find the right POSH service

    POSH trainingPOSH Act training for employees, managers, leadership and Internal Committees: live, online or hybrid, in Hindi and English. 85,000+ people trained.Employee awarenessPOSH awareness training for employees: curriculum, scenarios, the complaint process, a manager module, assessment and a practical training calendar.Internal Committee trainingInternal Committee training under the POSH Act: constitution, Rule 7 inquiry procedure, natural justice, evidence, reports and mock inquiries. External members available.Online POSH trainingOnline, live and hybrid POSH training across India: formats compared, multi-office rollout, remote teams, assessment and certificates. Hindi and English.POSH training costWhat drives POSH training cost in India: format, headcount, audience tracks, languages, assessment and add-ons. Published assessment prices and a quote form.Affordable POSH trainingAffordable POSH training for startups, MSMEs and growing companies in India: how a not-for-profit keeps cost down without cutting what the POSH Act requires.POSH compliance servicesPOSH compliance services: Internal Committee review, external members, training, readiness reviews, POSH Compass audit and certificate, and Sentinel case tracking.Choosing a providerChoosing a POSH training provider in India: a 12-question scorecard on expertise, Internal Committee training, languages, assessment, records and value.Training vs compliancePOSH training vs POSH compliance under the POSH Act, 2013: legal basis, who is involved, the evidence each produces, and why employers need both.Lucknow and Uttar PradeshPOSH training in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh, in Hindi and English: police, government departments, public-sector companies, hotels and schools.IC readiness checklistA free 26-point checklist to check whether your Internal Committee is audit-ready.

    Workplace programmes

    Employee awareness

    Interactive sessions in Hindi and English for staff at every level, on site or online.

    BilingualOn site · Online

    Internal Committee training

    Inquiry procedure, documentation and case simulations for committee members, with quarterly meetings for ongoing support.

    Case-based

    External member service

    Experienced members to serve on your Internal Committee, as we already do for police and state bodies.

    Gender sensitisation

    Sessions on gender equality and respectful conduct, delivered for organisations such as DFCCIL and KNIT Sultanpur.

    Sales and soft skills

    Process, sales and motivation training, delivered for Heidelberg Cement, AJIO Business and Mera Gaon Power.

    POSH compliance audit

    Verification of your process, documents and committee, ending in a POSH Compliance Certificate.

    How the audit works →

    Training & workshops

    More than 85,000 people trained

    From village groups to administrative officers up to DG rank, and the Internal Committees of all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh Police.

    Empanelled with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (SHe-Box)Shown on every Jijiwisha training deck, as at NTPC Unchahar in April 2026.

    Organisations we have trained

    Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration and Management (UPAAM), LucknowUttar Pradesh Police (Internal Committees of all 75 districts)IAS, IPS, PCS and PPS officers up to DG rankUPAAMMSDE–NSDCAkashwaniDoordarshanNACOState Water & Sanitation Mission, UttarakhandMinistry of Women and Child WelfareMinistry of Skill DevelopmentMinistry of EducationBasic Education, Uttar Pradesh (master trainers)CRPFDelhi Public School, Kalyanpur, KanpurRAVCMinistry of Tourism (with NIWS Goa and IITTM)Uttar Pradesh Treasury (Senior Treasury Officers)NTPC (Unchahar)PACLucknow Police CommissionerateVaranasi Police CommissionerateDirectorate of OBC Welfare, UPSecretariat Training & Management, UPLucknow Development AuthorityJBMHoliday InnHilton Garden InnHotel LevanaHeidelberg CementSoneparWheeboxShare IndiaBiomedPAN HealthcareNation First PharmaStuddsReliance DigitalAJIO BusinessMera Gaon PowerSahara IndiaSrijanPLAN InternationalGive Me Trees TrustNamami Gange

    See the trainings in the gallery →

    Train-the-Trainer certification

    A 14-hour certification on POSH laws

    Led by Advocate and Master Trainer Manjary Upadhyay, for trainers, HR professionals, media professionals, social workers, teachers, employers and Internal Committee members.

    • Evolution of the lawBhanwari Devi, the Vishaka guidelines, the POSH Act 2013, and the Supreme Court's 2023 directions
    • RationaleConstitutional, international and social
    • EssentialsComplainant, workplace, work relationship, and the forms of harassment
    • The Internal CommitteeConstitution, inquiry procedure, powers, complaints and the annual report
    • Action by managementFalse allegations and appeals
    • The Local CommitteeConstitution, roles and when it steps in
    • Case lawsAnalysis and real-time identification
    • PolicyForming a POSH policy for your organisation
    Read about the programme
    A woman trainer in white raises her hand beside a flip chart listing need identification, profit, timely availability and brand equity
    Need IdentificationA trainer works through a dealer-needs exercise with a sales team.
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    Internal Committee sensitisation at Holiday Inn Lucknow Airport, January 2026
    The LessonInternal Committee sensitisation at Holiday Inn Lucknow Airport, January 2026.
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    Quick answers

    Workplace safety and POSH: quick answers

    Which workplaces must have an Internal Committee under the POSH Act?

    Every workplace with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, known as the POSH Act.

    Is Jijiwisha Society empanelled for POSH training?

    Yes. Jijiwisha Society is empanelled with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, which runs SHe-Box, the government’s online complaint system for sexual harassment at work. Its trainings have included NTPC Unchahar, Senior Treasury Officers of Uttar Pradesh, the Ministry of Tourism, police units and hotels.

    Who sits on an Internal Committee?

    The committee is presided over by a senior woman employee and must include an external member from an NGO or with relevant experience. Jijiwisha Society's members serve as external members on the Internal Committees of CRPF, PAC, the Lucknow and Varanasi Police Commissionerates and the Lucknow Development Authority.

    What is the penalty for not complying with the POSH Act?

    Non-compliance can bring a fine of up to ₹50,000, with higher penalties for repeat offences. Employers must also run regular awareness programmes and file an annual report with the District Officer.

    How many people has Jijiwisha Society trained on POSH?

    More than 85,000 people, including the Internal Committees of all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh Police and administrative officers up to DG rank.

    What is the POSH Train-the-Trainer certification?

    A 14-hour certification on POSH laws led by Advocate and Master Trainer Manjary Upadhyay, for trainers, HR professionals, Internal Committee members, employers, teachers and social workers. It covers the evolution of the law from the Vishaka guidelines to the POSH Act 2013, Internal and Local Committees, inquiry procedure, case laws and writing a POSH policy.

    Is training available in Hindi?

    Yes. Employee awareness sessions are delivered in Hindi and English, on site or online.