LUCKNOW, May 4 -- To curb workplace harassment of women, the state government on Saturday announced strengthening the SHe-Box portal, informed a press statement issued by the state government on Saturday. The enhanced digital platform will ensure swift and secure complaint redressal, thereby providing a safe work environment for women. Therefore, any organisation with 10 or more employees is required to set up an internal committee, which should include at least 50 per cent women members and be chaired by a woman, the press statement said, adding that this requirement also applies to private sector organisations. Anu Singh, deputy director and nodal officer of the women and child development department, said that the SHe-Box is a single-window online platform where any woman whether in a government or private job, can file a complaint related to sexual harassment. "Complaint includes unwanted physical contact, inappropriate gestures, offensive comments or any demand made in exchange for work," she said, adding, "Once a complaint is submitted, it is sent directly to the concerned internal or local committee, which must resolve it within 90 days. The portal keeps everything confidential and gives a tracking ID to the complainant to check the status of her complaint," Singh added. Singh added that the portal is especially helpful for women in small towns and villages, who may feel hesitant to file complaints locally. A total 84 departments have already constituted these committees and uploaded mandatory details on the SHe-Box portal. The framework is now in place across all 75 districts. District probation officers are entrusted with the responsibility to monitor the campaign in the districts, while NGOs have been roped in to protect women in unorganised sectors, the statement said. Women welfare department has mandated that every institution form an internal committee to register and resolve workplace harassment complaints promptly. "Non-compliance will invite legal action. Each committee will include 4-5 members based on staff size. The initiative is being actively implemented with NGO support under departmental supervision," the government said....