Zero Tolerance Policy: Indian Heart Association is committed to a zero-tolerance stance towards sexual harassment. Any incident of harassment will be met with strict disciplinary and legal action as per Indian laws.

1. Objective & Purpose

In compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("PoSH Act"), Indian Heart Association has established a robust PoSH policy to ensure that all individuals — employees, volunteers, interns, and partners — can work, learn, and contribute in an environment of dignity and mutual respect.

2. Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to all stakeholders across all state divisions, corporate offices, field campaigns, and digital portals. This includes employees, registered volunteers, enrolled trainees, students, and visitors at our campaign sites.

3. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

Indian Heart Association has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) headed by a senior woman Presiding Officer and external independent members committed to gender equality and natural justice.

4. Redressal & Complaint Procedure

Any aggrieved individual may submit a written complaint to the ICC within three months of the date of the incident. Inquiries are conducted impartially within 90 days with strict confidentiality guaranteed.