Bihpuria College is a coeducational institution providing equal opportunities to all. Men and women work together in a congenial atmosphere, however if there are any complaints involving physical contacts or advances, demand for sexual favors, sexually tainted remarks, and any unwelcome physical, verbal or nonverbal expressions of a sexual nature; it is addressed and appropriate action is taken. This cell aims at sensitizing the students and staff to work diligently to prevent sexual harassment in the college. Complaints of sexual harassment shall be lodged with the Committee and appropriate disciplinary action is initiated by the members in accordance to the rules and regulations of the college. Any aggrieved woman who has suffered harassment at workplace can approach ICC, including woman who is an employee, someone visiting the workplace, or student. Bihpuria College Internal Complaints Committee was constituted by the Principal of the College on 25^th May, 2024 in reference to the letter received from Bihpuria College Teachers’ Unit; letter dated 12^th February 2024, comprising the followings as President and the members of the committee:

1.      Dr. Chitralekha Phukan, Associate Professor, Assamese. (President)

2.      Jitamoni Phukan, Assistant Professor, English (Member)

3.      Daisy Basistha, Assistant Professor, Economics (Member)

4.      Dr. Dhanmaya Chetry,Librarian, Bihpuria College Library (Member)

5.      Mamita Saikia, LDA, (Member)

6.      Jayanta Hazarika, Advocate, (Member)

7.      Dushmanta Hazarika, Pragati NGO, (Member)

Functions of ICC

• To prevent sexual harassment at workplace.
• To prevent discrimination and sexual harassment against girls by promoting gender amity among students and employees
• To conduct periodical programmes on women empowerment.
• To provide conducive environment and congenial atmosphere for women.

Objectives

The ICC is formed mainly to execute the prevention of sexual harassment policy outlined by the UGC/Supreme Court. Therefore, the committee upholds the following objectives: 

1.      To prevent and prohibit incidents of sexual harassment of female employees and students in the college. 

2.      To sensitize the female employees and students about the fundamental rights to have a safe and healthy environment in the college.