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Important Acts related to women and Children

Official information on protection, support, and emergency services.

POSH Act, 2013 (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act)

Protects employees from sexual harassment at the workplace.

Requires every organization to provide a safe working environment.

Mandates an Internal Committee (IC) to receive and address complaints.

POCSO Act, 2012 (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act)

Protects all children below 18 years from sexual offences.

Provides child-friendly procedures for reporting, investigation, and trial.

Ensures strict punishment for offenders and protection of child survivors.

Domestic Violence - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Protects married women from cruelty by their husband or his relatives.

Covers physical, mental, and dowry-related harassment.

Allows legal action against those responsible for such cruelty.

Equal Remuneration Act (Covered under Code on Wages, 2019)

Ensures equal pay for men and women doing the same or similar work.

Prohibits discrimination in recruitment and employment based on gender.

Promotes equal opportunities and fair treatment at the workplace.

Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

Provides paid maternity leave and benefits to eligible women employees.

Protects women from dismissal during maternity leave.

Requires certain establishments to provide crèche facilities.

BOCW Act, 1996 (Building and Other Construction Workers Act)

Protects the safety, health, and welfare of construction workers.

Requires employers to provide safe working conditions and welfare measures.

Covers provisions such as safety equipment, medical care, and worker registration.

Helpline Number

Official information on protection, support, and emergency services.

1098

Child Line

Emergency assistance for children in need of care and protection

181

Women’s help line numbers

Support for domestic violence, harassment, counselling, legal aid, and referral to services.

122

Emergency Response Support

Police, ambulance, fire, and emergency assistance

Institutions

Government institutions and organizations working for the safety and welfare of women and children.

Institution
Role

Government of India

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
Nodal ministry responsible for policies, laws, and programmes for the protection and empowerment of women and children.
One Stop Centre (Sakhi Centre)
Provides integrated support including medical care, legal aid, police assistance, counselling, and temporary shelter for women affected by violence.
Women Helpline (181)
24×7 support, counselling, rescue, and referral services for women in distress.
National Commission for Women (NCW)
Receives complaints, monitors women's rights, and recommends action. (https://www.ncw.gov.in/)
State Commission for Women (SCW)
Addresses women's rights issues at the state level and assists survivors. (https://wcdsc.ap.gov.in/)
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)
Provides free legal aid and legal representation to eligible women and children. (https://andhrapradesh.nalsa.gov.in/)
Child Welfare Committee (CWC)
Statutory authority that decides the care, protection, rehabilitation, and restoration of children in need of care and protection. (SPN-IWCD)
Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)
Handles cases involving children alleged to be in conflict with the law. (SPN-IWCD)
Childline (1098)
Emergency outreach, rescue, and rehabilitation services for children in distress. (India.gov.in)
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU)
Coordinates child protection services, rehabilitation, foster care, and adoption at the district level. (SPN-IWCD)
Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU)
Specialized police unit for handling child-related cases under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU)
Prevents trafficking and rescues victims of human trafficking under Andhra Pradesh Police Department
Shelter Homes / Swadhar Greh / Child Care Institutions (CCIs)
Offer temporary shelter, protection, counselling, and rehabilitation for women and children in need. (SPN-IWCD)

GBV-Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Amaravati Project:

Step-by-step process to ensure safe reporting, fair investigation, and survivor support.

1

Safe Reporting

Survivors or complainants can report GBV incidents through multiple confidential and accessible channels.

2

Entry Points

Reports can be made to the APCRDA, Social and Labor Manager Contractor, Gender Committees (VOs), Police, or the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at the contractor level.

3

Immediate Support

Survivors are connected to appropriate services, including the Women Helpline (181), One Stop Centre (OSC), healthcare, legal aid, counselling, shelter, and police protection, based on their needs.

4

Goal

Goal: To provide a survivor-centred, confidential, and effective mechanism that ensures safety, access to services, and accountability throughout the Amaravati Project.

5

Monitoring

The APCRDA Gender Specialist, PMGC Gender Specialist, and GRM Nodal Officer oversee the reporting and referral process, monitor case management, and ensure confidentiality and timely action.

6

Referral & Coordination

The receiving agency coordinates with relevant government departments and service providers to ensure timely and appropriate assistance.

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