Introduction

IDIA is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all individuals. It aims to ensure equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of gender, caste, community, class, race or ethnicity, colour, social status, civil status, sex, sexuality, age, or ability.

IDIA has a zero tolerance policy towards gender based discrimination and sexual harassment. The organisation is committed to safeguarding the dignity, self respect, and well being of all its employees and has taken all necessary steps to ensure that no employee is subjected to sexual harassment or discrimination at the workplace.

IDIA believes in fostering a professional environment where persons of all genders are treated as equals and are able to work together with mutual respect

Applicability of the POSH Policy

The IDIA POSH Policy is intended to prevent gender based discrimination and sexual
harassment against employees of IDIA in India. The policy applies to all employees of IDIA,
irrespective of their gender identity, and extends to its affiliates, subsidiaries, and associates in
India.

This policy is binding on every employee of IDIA and covers all work related interactions,
whether occurring at the workplace, during work related travel, training programmes, meetings,
or any other work related activity

Legal Framework

This policy has been framed in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013.

While the legislation specifically addresses sexual harassment of women, IDIA recognises the
right of individuals of all gender identities to a safe workplace. Accordingly, the protections and
benefits under this policy are available to all employees.

Internal Committee

In compliance with the POSH Act, IDIA has constituted an Internal Committee to address
complaints of sexual harassment. The Committee is responsible for receiving complaints,
conducting inquiries, and recommending appropriate action in accordance with the policy and
applicable law.

Composition of the Internal Committee

1. Presiding Officer
Name: Mrs. Mingma L Sherpa
Designation: Consultant, IDIA Charitable Trust
Email: mingma@idialaw.org

2. External Member
Name: Dr. Shashi Kad
Designation: Founder and CEO, SAGE Sustainability and EaseRegTech
Email: shashi@sagesustainability.in

3. Internal Member
Name: Mr. Kirtikar Srivastav
Designation: Director, IDIA Charitable Trust
Email: kirtikar@idialaw.org

4. Internal Member
Name: Ms. Ankitha Antony
Designation: Director, IDIA Charitable Trust
Email: ankitha@idialaw.org

Confidentiality and Non Retaliation

IDIA is committed to maintaining strict confidentiality with respect to complaints, inquiries, and
the identities of the parties involved, in accordance with the law. Any form of retaliation against a
person who raises a complaint or participates in an inquiry will not be tolerated