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GENDER SENSITISATION COMMITTEE AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT (GSCASH).??

Vishaka committee impact still left unapplied

If you are a female working or student, whatever may be the situation? Make sure you are aware of Vishaka guidelines and GENDER SENSITISATION COMMITTEE AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT (GSCASH) at your institute.

Only a Few know that Vishaka is actually the name of an organization which, along with other organizations, rallied for special measures to deal with sexual harassment inflicted in the course of employment.

Fifteen years ago, a writ petition by Vishaka and others was filed following several cases of sexual harassment at the workplace. It was clear that the criminal law neither recognized sexual harassment in all forms as an offence, nor provided an efficacious remedy to deal with the problem.

The outcome was the landmark Vishaka Judgment which finds reference not just in the work of women’s groups but also among various sections of society – trade unions, workers, students. The judgment has become the foundation for orientation/training programs for government officers and staff, for judiciary, and for complaints committees constituted in accordance with the Vishaka Judgment. The judgment is the reference point in law classes and law journals across the country, not just as information, but in discussions that centre on various aspects that its pronouncement threw up.

Unlike most judgments which largely adorn law journals and are at best references for similar cases, this judgment has leapt out of the courtroom into the public domain both because of its nature and because of the determination of women’s groups to take the case guidelines to their enactment in real life.

What new course in jurisprudence did the Supreme Court chart via this judgment? When the legislature failed to move in with a domestic law that would meet the imperatives of the Constitution of India and of India’s ratification of conventions such as the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the apex court pronounced guidelines that would hold till legislation was passed. That hour of the legislation is, it seems, fast approaching. The Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha in December 2010 and was thereafter referred to the Parliamentary Committee on Human Resource Development headed by MP Oscar Fernandes for deeper examination. The committee invited suggestions from different stakeholders and the public to factor in various concerns. Several representations were made to the committee and it is expected to submit its report soon.

The judgment recognized sexual harassment as a violation of fundamental rights of women to equality, non-discrimination, the practice of occupation, trade, business or profession of one’s choice, and to life and liberty. The court noted that the fundamental right to carry on any occupation, trade or profession depends on the availability of a “safe” working environment. The judgment thus clearly veered the perception of sexual harassment at the workplace towards viewing it as a violation of human rights or fundamental rights.

The judgment also drew attention to the responsibility of the state, as enshrined in the Constitution, to make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work. As it did so, it cast a responsibility on every employer to ensure that the workplace is free of sexual harassment.

Not even the NGOs are exempted from the requirement of policies and mechanisms. as several NGOs today have acquired the characteristics and dimensions of corporations.

What do the guidelines say:-

Vishaka’s case:
It was in 1997 in Vishaka vs. State of Rajasthan and others, that for the first time sexual harassment had been explicitly- legally defined as an unwelcome sexual gesture or behavior whether directly or indirectly as 

1.      Sexually colored remarks

2.      Physical contact and advances

3.      Showing pornography

4.      A demand or request for sexual favors

5.      Any other unwelcome physical, verbal/non-verbal conduct being sexual in nature.

It was in this landmark case that the sexual harassment was identified as a separate illegal behavior. The critical factor in sexual harassment is the unwelcomeness of the behavior. Thereby making the impact of such actions on the recipient more relevant rather than intent of the perpetrator, this is to be considered. 

The judgment was delivered by J.S.Verma. CJ, on behalf of Sujata Manohar and B.N.Kirpal, JJ., on a writ petition filed by ‘Vihska’- a non Governmental organization working for gender equality by way of PIL seeking enforcement of fundamental rights of working women under Article.21 of the Constitution.

The immediate cause for filing the petition was the alleged brutal gang rape of a social worker of Rajasthan. The Supreme Court in absence of any enacted law (which still remains absent- save the Supreme Court guidelines as stated hereunder) to provide for effective enforcement of basic human rights of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment, laid down the following guidelines: 

1.      All the employers in charge of work place whether in the public or the private sector, should take appropriate steps to prevent sexual harassment without prejudice to the generality of his obligation; he should take the following steps:                 

a)      Express prohibition of sexual harassment which includes physical contact and advances, a demand or request for sexual favors, sexually colored remarks, showing pornographic or any other unwelcome physical, verbal/ non-verbal conduct of sexual nature should be noticed, published and circulated in appropriate ways. 

             b) The rules and regulations of government and public sector bodies relating to conduct and discipline should include rules prohibiting sexual harassment and provide for appropriate penalties in such rules against the offender. 

c)     As regards private employers, steps should be taken to include the aforesaid prohibitions in the Standing Orders under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. 

d)    Appropriate work conditions should be provided in respect of work leisure, health, hygiene- to further ensure that there is no hostile environment towards women and no woman should have reasonable grounds to believe that she is disadvantaged in connection with her employment. 

2.      Where such conduct amounts to specific offences under the Indian Penal Code or any other law the employer shall initiate appropriate action in accordance with the law, by making a complaint with the appropriate authority. 

3.      Victims of sexual harassment should have the option to seek transfer of the perpetrator or their own transfer. 

 As stated by the Supreme Court, these guidelines are applicable to:

a)     The employer or other responsible persons or other institutions to prevent sexual harassment and to provide procedures for the resolution of complaints; 

             b)  Women who either draw a regular salary, receive an honorarium, or work in a voluntary capacity- in the                   government, private or organized sector come under the purview of these guidelines. 

Preventive Steps:
1. Express prohibition of sexual harassment should be notified and circulated.
2. Inclusion of prohibition of sexual harassment in the rules and regulations of government and public sector.
3. Inclusion of prohibition of sexual harassment in the standing orders under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 by the private employers.
4. Provision should be made for appropriate work conditions for women.

Procedure pertaining to filing of complaints:
1. Employers must provide a Complaints Committee which is to be headed by a woman; of which half members should be women.
2. Complaints Committee should also include an NGO or other organization- which is familiar with sexual harassment.
3. Complaints procedure should be time bound.
4. Confidentiality of the complaints procedure has to be maintained.
5. Complainant or witnesses should not be victimized or discriminated against- while dealing with complaints.
6. The Committee should make an annual report to the concerned Government department and also inform of the action (if any) taken so far by them.

  Miscellaneous Provisions:

1.      Guidelines should be prominently notified to create awareness as regards the rights of the female employees. 

2.      The employers should assist the persons affected, in cases of sexual harassment by outsiders or third parties. 

3.      Sexual harassment should be discussed at worker’s meetings, employer-employee meetings and at other appropriate forums.  

4.      Both Central and State governments are required to adopt measures including legislations to insure that private employers also observe these guidelines. 

refer:

http://www.iitb.ac.in/WomensCell/data/Vishaka-Guidelines.pdf

Kedarnath now, then and the landslide.

                                             kedarnath 

Kedarnath is the temple that was constructed about 1200 years ago. The temple got its name from King Kedar who had ruled during Satya Yuga. This temple is considered to be one of the most important amongst the four dham. This temple is located in Rishikesh, on the shores of river Mandakini at a height of 3,583 Meters which means 11,755 ft. according to Hindu mythology when the Pandavas killed their relatives during the war of Mahabharata to absolve of the sins Pandavas went on a pilgrimage to Kashi but lord Vishweshwara was away so they moved towards Himalayas. When the Pandavas reached there, Lord Shankara hid himself. After which Dharamraj asked lord to give darshan, once he will see them their sins will be washed off.  If you would do so the place where you are hiding will be known as Guptkashi and would be a famous shrine one day. They went in search of Lord Shankara from the Guptakashi (Rudraprayag), they went to Gaurikund in the Himalayan valleys.

 While searching for lord Nakul and Sahadev found a male buffalo which looked very unique. Then Bheema went after the buffalo with his mace. Bheema wanted to get hold of the buffalo but could not do so. He managed to hit the buffalo with his mace. The buffalo had its face hidden in a crevice-in the earth he started to pull it by its tail. The face of the buffalo went straight to Nepal in this tug-of war and few of its part were left in Kedar.

The part of Mahesha in Kedar, a JyotirLinga appeared. On seeing the light and Lord Shankara appeared. This way Pandavas got Darshan of Lord Shankara and the Pandavas were absolved of their sins. The Lord later told the Pandavas, “From now on, I will remain here as a triangular shaped JyotirLinga. The devotees would attain piety with Darshan of Kedarnath”. The tribals here perform a dance called “Pandav Nritya” in the memory of Raja Pandu who died at pandukeshwar.  The mountain from where the Pandavas went to Swarga, is known as “Swargarohini”, which is located at badrinath. When Dharmaraja was leaving for Swarga, one of his fingers fell on the earth. where Dharmaraj installed a Shiva Linga, which is of  the size of the thumb. To gain Mashisharupa, Shankara and Bheema fought with maces. This triangular Shiva JyotirLinga is massaged with ghee, Water and Bel leaves are used for worship. It is said when Bheema was struck with remorse. He started to massage Lord Shankara’s body with ghee. Since then this ritual has been done till now.

 When Nar-Narayan went to Badrika village and worshiped Parthiva, Shiva appeared before them. Nar-narayan wished for welfare of the humanity. He wished if Shiva can remain here in his original form. Shiva fulfilled their wish, in the snow-clad Himalayas, in Kedar, Mahesha himself stayed there as a Jyoti. He is known as Kedareshwara.

From Rudraprayag to  Kedarnath there are several places of pilgrimage such as Agastyamuni, Ukhimath, Phauli- Pasalat Devi Maa, Bamsu (Lamgoundi) Vanasur, Maa Jwalamukhi Devi village Andarwari, Maa Chandika Devi village lwara, Maa Kali at alimathTrijugi Narayan and Kashi Vishwanath at Guptkashi.

 The temple remains open from April end to May first week, from Akshaya Tritiya and closes on Bhai Dooj. Inside the temple the first hall contains statues of the pandavas brother, Nandi Lord krishna, and virbhadra one of the guards of shiva. Other deities Statue along with statue of Draupadi are also installed in the main hall. A medium sized rough stone is worshiped in the Garbhagura of Kedarnath temple. A salient feature of the temple is the head of a man carved in the triangular stone fascia of the temple. Similar head can be seen carved in another temple constructed on the site, where the marriage of Shiva and parvati was held. Adi Shankara was believed to have revived this temple, along with Badrinath and other temples of Uttarakhand and it is believed to he had attained mahasamadhi at Kedarnath. Behind the temple is the Samadhi of Adi Shankara.( statue's pic)

Almost after 80 years, The Kedarnath valley along with other parts of the state was hit with rain, floods and landscapes on 16^th and 17^th June of 2013.

The temple withstood the floods while the temple complex and surrounding area were destroyed with the flood. While the flood carried stones and boulders with it, one large rock that came up to the temple. It settled itself at the rear side of the Kedarnath Temple. This caused an obstruction to the debris and water which were coming down the mountain side, diverting the flow to the sides of the temple and effectively the main force of the flash flood was taken away from the temple, thus minimizing the damage to the temple and surroundings.

Flood caused death of several thousands of pilgrims and local people.  The shops and hotels were destroyed leaving few witnesses surviving for lives. The heavy rains at the sites caused severe landslides taking away many lives.

what are the landslides:-

Landslides have always existed on our planet. Generally they are mass movements of rock, debris, and soil down a slope of land. While landslides are a naturally occurring environmental hazard they have recently increased in frequency in certain areas due to human activity. Although there are many different causes of landslides, they all have two things in common. 

According to the Geosciences "...they are the results of the failure of the soil and rock materials that make up the hill-slope and they are driven by gravity." What happens during the rain is when sloped areas become completely saturated by heavy rainfall many times landslides can occur. Without the aid of mechanical root support the soil simply runs off when it contains too much water.

Human activities such as construction, building, transportation, building dams and canals, and mining can disturb large volumes of earth materials.

 In fact, landslide damage is increasing every year as our population expands further into hilly regions. As more people overdevelop the land becomes less and less stable. The picture to the right displays the devastating effects of building too close to a hill with landslide potential.

Human factors that affect and cause the landslides are Method of timber harvesting which completely removes all old growth timber from the area. This method is hazardous because it destroys the existing mechanical root structure in the area. Mining operations that use blasting techniques often cause other areas that are at the risk of sliding to slide due to vibrations under the soil. The easiest solution for preventing catastrophic landslides is to stop building on steep slopes or on the edges of mountains - landslides may still occur, but the chances of people or property getting damaged is much less. 

This temple would probably now be open after two years.

The zigzag crossed and the price paid ....!!

This is a story of a boy; yes a boy who lived his dreams. Who was so hard working and determined towards his work. There was nothing in this world that could stop him from doing his work. He did nothing wrong but just dreamed and chased them; it was the inexperience that ruined his life. One incident and everything was gone his house his, company everything. Life took away all the happiness and everything that belonged to him. He lived with his mother, after this incident this mother was shattered and every second only gave tears to her. No wonders as other mothers support their child in everything they do she also did the same. May be she was not aware what will happen in future. Hats of for this lady she not only took care of herself but helped her depressed child cope up the situation. The hope and positivity helped them survive through the toughest of time. This boy once owned an event management company, with two of his partners. Everything was going well; many events with big celebrities went fabulous. Event after event the newspapers were filled with the event stories and name of the event company. One fine day when stars were just shine everything was in going in favor. There came a man with the proposal one of the person I know he gives money on interest. That person is one of my relative is a member of Indian justice party, in Patna. Just because they had faith in their sponsor they agreed and asked for a loan of about crore rupees, in returned the lender wanted a commission of around 5 lakh rupees they agreed to it. Yes you had guessed it right he took the money but never returned it back, neither did he gave the loan. Some days later he became Mr. India phone number changed and traces left out of money lender.

From this turn the life of this boy also took the turn. This was the first loss he went in business, after it second incident he encountered was when another sponsor promised to pay the money and denied on the day of event. As it happens they had to go for on the spot arrangements. He kept his property with on loan and took the money few hours before the celebrity was about to went live on the stage.

The show was good, public clapped and returned home. But that day this boy could not return home, he wanted to return the money and take the property back. This was his ancestral home the only thing his father had given them “home sweet home”. This house had enormous memories of family and especially his father. After a few days he tried hard very hard but could not cope up the loss, so the house was sold out and they had to move in another house. This boy nailed out everything to save his house just things did not worked. These days were filled with sorrow, stress and depression. There was a time he was so much depressed that he wanted to take away his life. Somehow coped up with this incident as well. He started dreaming once again it was a fresh start, all new beginning! He went back on work, booked another celebrity, even got the sponsors, preparation were in full swings. This time it was the celebrity who ditched, the rivals called up the celebrity with fake stories and threaten calls.

Celebrity did not turned up…..!! He even denied to payback the amount he charged. What can be worse than it, later on a case has been filed on that celebrity. But even before the case was filed on celebrity a fir was lodged on the event company for fraud….what fraud where is the money collected from tickets sold out…damned sold out tickets price is distributed amongst the sponsors…and others. When celebrity did not turned up it a loss. They were arrested and put up behind the bars. Reportedly they had not even paid a commission to the police.  This was expected the only reason why the action taken was so quick by police. The newspapers which once covered with the news of event companies hit show….now showed the news of fraud, they published a story claiming these youngsters were fraud….no wonders because the company had to even pay the due amount of advertisements. This way the media and police took the revenge. They did not even bother to think of the career and future of these young boys. At present the cities in which they live companies denied to do business’s and employs them. Gosh just on the basis of newspaper published news.

 If media published was so ethical I doubt it and these peoples sensitivity also who believed on it. When the policeman was later paid the commission the charges were levied from the event company. This is what we call affording luxuries at some else expenses and life. Just think of the humiliation they went through by this misbehave. Unfortunately this boy suffered a huge financial loss that too at the cost of others. Others meant in the sense the partners in business and colleagues. it was time once he nailed out and cracked every deal. It was the great talent which only few survive at but alas now he even feared to talk to people.  Sad but true….if someone is discouraged so much how can he would ever be able to cope up.

Yes he was blessed, blessed with so many well wishers, and a mother who gave him all hope to restart. She made him realized no matter what but yes I am there with you. Will support you and motivate you till my last breath and penny.

Luckily this assurance made things worked and he again started the work in some other city, with some other people, he managed everything and again did a show. He restored the faith lost of people in him especially to his mother. Another hit live show, biggest of ever. This was the new beginning for him.(pic below.....)

 From this point he never looked back and would never look back these incidents had taught him a lesson for lifetime. Life is back on the tracks but not in a full-fledged way but yes ….very soon one day he will and he can make it big. 

the yoga..way

what did you say secular institutes that too lucknow university....see how casteism still prevails.

disclaimer :-you are no one to question this this is my space i can write whatever i want...i have experienced...!!

I have spent almost five years of my life in Lucknow University. Though I have pursued my graduation and post graduation from this university I should not make complaints about it. But then I can’t even close my eyes towards what I saw during my post graduation time. I just cannot stop my self from sharing it to the world. I had always heard that educational institutions are the most secular institutes, which later on I felt was wrong until I encountered with a personal experience. These educational institutes actually make you ready to fight with the world outside on the terms of caste, gender, compromise, exploitation and much more. Everything was going peacefully until one day when I was back from university to home, what I saw could not believe my friend was crying. My friend was a student of b.a. Hons in social work departments. When I came to know why she was crying, I was shocked. She told me that few of her classmates who were her friends till now they went into a fight with her, and even passed casteist remarks ….for her….the remarks were you are chamar…tum to sale hotae hi asie ho..garib chor tum logo ki aukat hi kya hai….? Tum hum logo se dur raha karo class mai dur baitha karo humse…tume humae polluted kar diya h. why what’s the need to bring the caste in between. Whatever the matter may be but is caste the only way the upper caste people left with I can feel the jealously. The jealously of us…them competing with us!

 I mean c'mon what do these girls wanted to prove that people belonging to higher caste are like this only…they keep on fighting with others, just to show them down. Aren't the people belonging to lower caste have the right to education and equality.are they not humans or you do not want to consider this? keep it to your self the constitution of india considers so under Untouchability (Offences) Act 1955 .

I just felt like threshing those piglets… but then I had to control myself and the anger. She states those girls said you does not dress up dress up like scheduled caste, we were never aware of your caste if we were we would have never talked to you. The very next day I rushed up to the coordinator of the social work department Mr. Rupesh Kumar what I saw inside the cabin was the victim was crying and the culprits were being consoled by the coordinator saying do not worry I will talk to your father. I asked him is this the way what your student will do social work..?? What are you teaching in your department; you are making professional will be social workers tomorrow. I definitely doubt your department.

 I wish if I had made a video of it and uploaded the same on social networking sites. Just because the culprits father is an additional judge Mr. B.K Singh Allahabad bench, http://www.allahabadhighcourt.in/District/Officer/5746.html now posted in gonda. You will keep hands on her shoulders and wipe away her tears. The very same day we did file a complaint to the proctor….but that bloody proctor said let it be please do not tell about all this to media, we will make sure that those girls apologies to you. It wont work I had already informed the incident with the media. The same news was published very next day Kids keep on fighting all this even happens in the homes as well….you must have heard the katha of satya narayana where they say jaise sab k din bahurae hain waise hi aap k din bhi bahure…aaj neha singh ka din tha..kal aapka ka din hoga….then a another voice adds up of another proctorial member Mr Lal saying itne dino se tum dalito ko jhukna or sehna padha hai khud ko itna flexible bana he padega aap ko ye sab sunae k liye…tum ladkiya ho ye sab mat karo…screwed up man..it was like almost one month we went from pillar to post… state commission sc/st cell and central one also. Even the so called the old aged mainstream student politicians starting threating us stop all this and burry this case here only. Do you want to divide the university in the name of general sc/st/obc. I laughed over them…crazy people hoping and making strategy for their next student union votes. We even got in touch with v-c Mr G.B patnaik, he said proctor is taking care of this case. Later on a committee was formed of three female teachers Shashi kannujiya, Aparna godbolae and Manisha Gupta. These females on the name of committee just humiliated the victim saying what are you unto, why are you taking all this so seriously, why can’t you just compromise with a sorry. When all this does not worked they enquired with personal question from the victim. How can I forget that the teachers belonged to the same so called high caste…wherein people have a habit of barking at others on the name and status of caste? Though a show cause notice was issued to the three culprits neha singh, deepali suri and akansha ankita, 

(from the right neha singh, deepali suri,akansha ankita and from left akansha ankita deepali suri and neha singh the main culprit)

Also to the coordinator.

Is this the mentality that should be encouraged in these secular institutes, these teachers are nothing less culprit if they have this attitude for such problems. Are they suppose they wear it this attitude.

 Later on to the culprit and to me as well were issued a show cause notice pointing out why you made this publish in media and highlighted on social networking site it has mentally disturbed the three culprits. Really we are very thankful to all the people who had helped us and supported us during our fight with the Lucknow university admin.  Who cares for the victim? Finally we even made a protest at the gate number no1 of university with the help of many organizations. We were even tried to stop from doing that as well. I just can’t say who win who lost it was the social justice being denied. Now think of the culprit would she be ever be able to mix up with other people, surely it was a lesson for her. But who lost was the society who won was the mentality and sick thinking. The case is still pending in an open position we are still fighting for the justice denied…..I feel like throwing water at the face of people who ask does casteism still exists….??

sc/st act to know about it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheduled_Caste_and_Scheduled_Tribe_(Prevention_of_Atrocities)_Act,_1989

http://socialism.in/index.php/university-of-lucknow-stop-casteism-stop-discrimination/?show=slide

taste ur buds....!!

Vegetable Sizzler

Ingredients

1 Carrot
 2 Potato
 A few Cauliflower florets 
1 Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
 5-6 French Beans
 2 Medium Onions
 2 Tomatoes 
2 slices of Pineapple
 3 Apple 
1 bunch green Coriander
 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder 
2 tsp Black salt 
salt to taste 2 tbsp. 
Tomato ketchup 
2 tbsp Oil

how do we make it 

1. Wash all the vegetables nicely in chilled water to retain its freshness.
2. Julienne carrot, potatoes, french beans, capsicum. Dice pineapple, apple, and onions. Keep aside.
3. Boil carrot, potatoes, french beans and cauliflower florets all till half done.
4. Heat oil in a wok and saute onions for till it turns translucent. Add capsicum and tomatoes, then all the pre boiled vegetables.
5. Toss lightly and add pineapple, apple and add the dry masalas and the tomato sauce. Careful you must not break the vegs.
6. For serving, heat a tawa and lay one cabbage leaf and pour the vegetables mixture on top of the leaf. Add a spoon of butter just before serving to bring the sizzle, smoke and aroma. This is surely going to click to your guests.