Q. With reference to SHe-Box portal, consider the following statements:
1.It serves as a unified resource to expand employment opportunities for women, aiming to enhance the Female Labor Force Participation Rate (FLFPR).
2.It is accessible to women working in both government and private sectors.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The SHe-Box portal is designed to handle complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace. The platform maintains a comprehensive database of Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) that are responsible for handling such complaints. These committees are established in workplaces to address issues of sexual harassment. Women can use SHe-Box to file complaints and monitor the progress of their cases. The system ensures that complaints are processed within a set timeframe. Associated ministry is Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Statement 2 is correct. It is available for use by women employees in both government and private sectors to register complaints of workplace sexual harassment.
Source: The Hindu
