I&B Ministry constitutes committee to look into sexual harassment allegations

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has constituted a committee to look into the sexual harassment allegations.

On the directions of Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari, a committee has been constituted to look into the allegations made by the news presenters, represented by AIR Broadcasting Professionals Association (AIRBPA) at FM Gold AIR.

The committee has been constituted in the light of a report appearing in certain sections of the press alleging sexual harassment at FM Gold AIR.

The committee will be headed by an officer of the level of Joint Secretary along with two other senior lady officers.

Terms of reference of the committee are: the committee shall look into the specific allegation made by the Radio Presenters of FM Gold, AIR, represented by AIRBPA and the committee shall look into the issues relating to safety at workplace of women employees working in FM Gold, AIR.

The committee shall submit its report within three days of its constitution.