Internal Committee

The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), also k/a Internal Committee, of IIT Hyderabad is constituted under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). The Committee is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of the Institute community, including students, faculty, staff, research scholars, project employees, and visitors.

IIT Hyderabad is committed to fostering a campus culture where dignity, equality, and mutual respect are upheld at all times. The ICC functions as an impartial and confidential redressal body to address complaints of sexual harassment, provide support to complainants, and make recommendations for corrective action in accordance with the law.

Awareness Resource: Identify and Understand Sexual Harassment

To strengthen awareness and promote a safer campus environment, all members of the IIT Hyderabad community are encouraged to view the following foundational training video hosted on the Government of India's iGOT Karmayogi platform:

Watch: Identify and define Sexual Harrassment

Difference between sexual harassment and other kinds of harassment: 

• Against a woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2vr2IhLRRU

• Against a man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ae8h2q5zN8

• Impact versus intent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OFdSg2LLXg