The National Commission for Women (NCW) has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate alleged incidents of sexual harassment at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) BPO unit in Nashik, Maharashtra. The committee, led by Justice Sadhna Jadhav and comprising other members, will visit the site on April 17 and submit its report within 10 working days. It aims to examine the circumstances, assess responses, and interact with stakeholders to gather evidence.
The committee’s mandate includes conducting an on-the-spot inquiry at the TCS facility and other relevant locations. It will identify any lapses, recommend actions against responsible parties, and propose measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The committee will operate under the NCW Act, 1990, and present its findings to the Commission upon completion of the inquiry.
NCW has taken note of media reports on the alleged incidents at the TCS BPO unit in Nashik, involving serious allegations of sexual harassment, rape, and forced religious conversion. Responding to these reports, the NCW has initiated a detailed inquiry through the fact-finding committee. The Commission is dedicated to ensuring a safe work environment for women and will act based on the committee’s findings to address the situation effectively.
