Internal Committee Against Sexual Harassment (I-CASH)
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, inclusive and equitable environment for all members of the Institute community.
The Internal Committee Against Sexual Harassment (I-CASH) is the Institute-level mechanism for addressing complaints of sexual harassment and for promoting awareness and prevention in accordance with the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
I-CASH Committee
| Category | Name | Department / Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Prof. Anjula Gurtoo | Department of Management Studies |
| Member | Prof. Shirish Krishnaji Shevade | Department of Computer Science and Automation |
| Member | Prof. Prabhu R Nott | Department of Chemical Engineering |
| Member | Prof. Maria Thaker | Centre for Ecological Sciences |
| Member | Prof. Soma Biswas | Department of Electrical Engineering |
| Member | Prof. Chandni Usha | Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics |
| Member | Prof. Akkattu T Biju | Department of Organic Chemistry |
| Member | Dr. Neethi Raveendran | Medical Officer |
| Member | Mr. Senthil Kumar M | Assistant Registrar (Academics) |
| Student Member | Ms. Saladi Pravallika | PhD, Department of Design and Manufacturing |
| Student Member | Mr. Avi Biswas | PhD, Department of Civil Engineering |
| Student Member | Ms. Trishna Kodamasing | UG, B.Sc. (Research) |
Reporting a Complaint
Members of the Department of Bioengineering who experience or have concerns regarding sexual harassment may approach any member of the I-CASH Committee.
A complaint may be made verbally or in writing to an individual member of the I-CASH Committee.
Members are encouraged to seek assistance promptly through the Institute’s established mechanisms.
For the latest information on the Committee, procedures for submitting a complaint and official contact details, please refer to the IISc I-CASH webpage.
Prevention and Awareness
IISc promotes awareness of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) framework and conducts awareness programmes and initiatives for students, faculty, staff and other members of the Institute community.
The Department of Bioengineering supports these initiatives and encourages all members of the Department to participate in relevant awareness programmes and familiarise themselves with the Institute’s policies and procedures.
Information about departmental awareness programmes and related activities will be communicated through the appropriate Department channels.
A Safe and Respectful Environment
The Department of Bioengineering is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, staff and researchers.
Anyone who experiences or has concerns regarding sexual harassment is encouraged to seek appropriate assistance through the Institute’s established mechanisms.