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Kingway Technical Institute is firmly committed to providing a safe, secure, equitable, and respectful educational and working environment for all women associated with the institution. The Institute recognizes that every woman has the fundamental right to work, study, and participate in academic and professional activities with dignity and without fear of harassment, discrimination, or intimidation. In compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), the Institute has adopted a comprehensive policy to prevent, prohibit, and effectively redress incidents of sexual harassment within its campus and all workplaces under its control.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, was enacted by the Government of India to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplaces and to establish mechanisms for the prevention and redressal of complaints. The Act applies to all educational institutions, government organizations, private establishments, and workplaces across the country. As an educational institution, Kingway Technical Institute fully complies with the provisions of the Act and has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to address complaints in accordance with the prescribed legal framework.

Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome act or behavior of a sexual nature, whether directly or indirectly. Such behavior may include physical contact and advances, demands or requests for sexual favors, sexually coloured remarks, offensive jokes, unwelcome comments, displaying sexually explicit material, inappropriate messages or emails, online harassment, stalking, verbal abuse, gestures, intimidation, repeated unwanted communication, or any conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, humiliating, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment may occur within classrooms, laboratories, offices, hostels, transportation facilities, sports areas, cultural events, field visits, online learning platforms, or any activity connected with the Institute.

The Institute follows a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. Every complaint received is treated seriously and investigated promptly, impartially, and confidentially. The Institute ensures that no woman is subjected to discrimination or retaliation for reporting an incident of harassment or participating in an inquiry. All proceedings are conducted in accordance with the principles of natural justice while protecting the dignity and privacy of all individuals involved.

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) functions as the statutory authority responsible for implementing the provisions of the Act within the Institute. The Committee consists of a Presiding Officer who is a senior woman employee, faculty members, administrative representatives, and an external member experienced in women's rights, legal affairs, or social work, as required under the Act. The ICC receives complaints, conducts inquiries, recommends appropriate actions, and promotes awareness regarding gender sensitivity and workplace ethics.

Any woman student, faculty member, employee, researcher, intern, contractual worker, consultant, visitor, or any woman associated with the Institute who believes she has been subjected to sexual harassment may submit a written complaint to the Internal Complaints Committee within the time prescribed under the Act. Complaints may be submitted in person, through the official institutional email, or via the Institute's online grievance portal. Assistance shall be provided to complainants who require help in preparing or submitting their complaints.

Upon receipt of a complaint, the Internal Complaints Committee conducts a preliminary assessment and initiates an inquiry as per the provisions of the Act. The respondent is provided an opportunity to present their explanation, and both parties are given a fair opportunity to submit evidence, documents, and witness statements. The Committee conducts the inquiry objectively and submits its recommendations to the competent authority of the Institute for appropriate action.

Depending on the findings of the inquiry, disciplinary action may include written warning, apology, counseling, mandatory sensitization programmes, withholding of academic or employment privileges, suspension, termination of employment, cancellation of admission, rustication, expulsion, or any other action permitted under applicable laws and institutional regulations. Where necessary, the matter may also be referred to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for further legal proceedings.

The Institute places equal emphasis on prevention through awareness and education. Regular orientation programmes, workshops, seminars, gender sensitization campaigns, legal awareness sessions, self-defense programmes, and professional ethics training are organized for students, faculty members, and staff. These initiatives aim to create awareness regarding acceptable workplace behavior, gender equality, mutual respect, consent, and individual responsibilities in maintaining a safe educational environment.

Every member of the Institute community is expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical behavior. Students, faculty members, administrative staff, contractual employees, and visitors must respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of others and refrain from any conduct that may amount to harassment, discrimination, bullying, or intimidation. Creating a respectful campus environment is a shared responsibility that requires cooperation and accountability from every individual.

The Institute also recognizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality during complaint proceedings. Information relating to complaints, inquiries, witnesses, recommendations, and decisions shall not be disclosed except as permitted under the provisions of the Act. This ensures the privacy and dignity of all parties while preserving the integrity of the inquiry process.

Kingway Technical Institute remains dedicated to promoting gender equality, respect, inclusion, and human dignity in all its academic and administrative activities. Through strict compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the effective functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee, and continuous awareness programmes, the Institute strives to create a campus where every woman feels safe, respected, empowered, and valued. The Institute believes that a harassment-free educational environment is essential for academic excellence, personal development, and institutional integrity, and it remains committed to upholding these values at all times.