AVAL Scheme and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Awareness Workshop
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this notice dated 23 May 2024 to report an awareness workshop for its women officers and employees on the AVAL scheme and prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace. The notice describes guidance on legal rights, safety, police assistance and self protection, and does not introduce any land, planning, building approval or property requirement.
What the notice covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority notice dated 23 May 2024 records an awareness workshop held at its office conference hall in Egmore, Chennai. The workshop was organised for women officers and employees of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority under a capacity building programme forming part of the Greater Chennai Police safe city projects supported by the Nirbhaya Fund.
The workshop focused on the AVAL programme, meaning Avoid Violence through Awareness and Learning, and prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace. More than 100 women officers and employees of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority participated.
Who conducted the programme
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Member Secretary, Mr. Anshul Mishra, Indian Administrative Service, inaugurated the workshop and delivered the presidential address.
Dr. G. Vanitha, Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Greater Chennai Police unit dealing with prevention of crimes against women and children, attended as the special guest. Her address covered:
- Protecting women from crimes.
- Protection from sexual harassment against women at the workplace.
- The police assistance app.
- Various police assistance telephone numbers.
Psychologist and advocate Dr. Gna. Padmapriya explained the prevention of sexual harassment and the objectives of the AVAL programme. The subjects described included:
- Legal rights and legal assistance for women and children.
- Safety measures for women and children.
- The role of women in society and development of individual abilities.
- Legal information and practical legal details.
- Awareness through camps, media, social networks and advertisements to reduce violence in society.
- Self defence training for women and children.
Relevance to property matters
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority notice dated 23 May 2024 is an account of an employee awareness programme. It contains no change to land use, planning permission, building approval, development control or property ownership requirements. Property buyers, owners and professionals therefore do not need to take any property related action based on the contents of the notice.
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Common questions
Does this notice change any Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority planning or building rules?
No. The notice only reports an awareness workshop and contains no provision changing land use, planning permission, building approval or property requirements.
Who was the workshop intended for?
It was intended for women officers and employees working at the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. More than 100 participants attended.
What topics were covered at the workshop?
The workshop covered prevention of workplace sexual harassment, legal rights and assistance, safety, police support, awareness activities and self defence training for women and children.
Where and when was the workshop held?
It was held on 23 May 2024 at the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority office conference hall in Egmore, Chennai.
