Bhubaneswar, July 23 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida today said that all educational institutions and government offices have been instructed to establish Internal Committees to ensure effective implementation of the POSH Act.

Speaking as the Chief Guest at an orientation programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women

at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013,widely known as the POSH Act , Parida underlined the government's commitment to creating safe and dignified workplaces for all.

She stated that appropriate action would be taken against offenders after a thorough investigation, while also cautioning that individuals who file false complaints will be held accountable.

Addressing over 600 employees o...