SafeSpace by Kritarth Consulting
SafeSpace by Kritarth

POSH Compliance Training India for Safer, Better-Prepared Workplaces

SafeSpace provides POSH compliance training in India, alongside documentation and Internal Committee support. An Internal Committee needs more than a constitution order. Employees need more than an annual presentation. Your organisation needs documented processes, practical training, and a committee prepared to respond when a complaint arrives.

SafeSpace supports organisations under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act. Services include policy and documentation support, employee and manager training, IC capability sessions, External IC Member services, and inquiry support.

A first conversation to understand your requirements and identify a suitable next step.

12+ years of POSH practice18,000+ employees trained70+ organisations servedEnglish and Hindi delivery options

What does your organisation need help with?

Choose the closest match. We will point you towards the most relevant SafeSpace service.

Build IC capability

Prepare committee members for their responsibilities, inquiry procedures, impartiality, documentation, and the handling of complaints.

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A clear starting point

POSH Compliance Starter Package

For organisations with approximately 75 employees that need a defined starting scope for POSH documentation and training.

Starter package
₹35,000 + GST

Indicative package for an organisation of around 75 employees, subject to confirmation of scope.

  • POSH Policy drafting or review
  • IC Constitution Order and member nomination letters
  • POSH documentation set
  • IC training for up to 8 members
  • Employee awareness training
  • Guidance on SHe-Box registration
Discuss the Starter Package

Inquiry support, additional IC review meetings, and External IC Member retainers are not included in this package.

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Delivery options

Choose a format that fits your workforce and the service being delivered.

Virtual sessionsIn-person sessionsE-modules in English

Virtual and in-person sessions can be discussed in English or Hindi, depending on the programme and audience. E-modules are available in English.

Request an E-Module Demo

Want to see the learner experience before choosing e-learning? Request a short ProLearn POSH e-module demonstration. We will confirm a suitable time with you.

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Larger organisations

Requirements can vary with employee strength, legal entities, locations, workforce languages, and the number of IC members to be trained.

Custom scope based on employee strength, locations, and service requirements.

Contact us for a proposal tailored to your organisation.

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The package scope, delivery format, and any location or travel requirements should be confirmed in writing before engagement. It does not represent a guarantee of compliance or legal outcome.

What SafeSpace covers

Three service areas. Support for the work your organisation needs to do.

Start with the immediate requirement. We can then confirm the relevant service, scope, delivery mode, and next steps.

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Compliance and Documentation

For organisations setting up their POSH arrangements or reviewing existing documents and processes.

  • POSH Policy drafting or review
  • IC Constitution Order and nomination letters
  • Documentation and display materials
  • SHe-Box registration guidance
  • Compliance review discussions
Discuss documentation support →
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Training and IC Capability

For employees, managers, and IC members who need to understand their responsibilities and respond appropriately.

  • IC Confidence, including practical inquiry simulations
  • Employee awareness sessions
  • Manager and supervisor sensitisation
  • Self-paced POSH e-learning through ProLearn
  • English and Hindi delivery options, as applicable
Discuss a training programme →
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External IC and Inquiry Support

For organisations that need an eligible External IC Member or specialist support for an Internal Committee inquiry.

  • External IC Member appointments
  • Inquiry process and procedural support
  • Evidence review and reasoned findings
  • Support grounded in the Principles of Natural Justice
Discuss a specific requirement →

Need training for a Hindi-speaking workforce?

Discuss a suitable delivery plan for manufacturing, logistics, automotive, FMCG, healthcare, retail, and other frontline or distributed teams. Format and language availability depend on the programme.

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Experience behind the work

Practical POSH experience across organisations and workplaces.

SafeSpace brings together POSH training, IC practice, documentation support, and facilitation experience. The figures below describe the practice and its work, not a guarantee of any future outcome.

18,000+Employees trained on POSH
70+Organisations served
50+Internal Committees supported
12+Years of POSH practice, since 2013
Harsh Kumar Sharan, External IC Member and POSH Master Trainer

Harsh Kumar Sharan

External IC Member and Master Trainer on POSH
  • XLRI Jamshedpur alumnus
  • 40+ years of HR practice
  • Former senior HR practitioner at Tata Steel
  • External IC Member across 65+ Internal Committees pan-India
  • Inquiry work grounded in the Principles of Natural Justice

Harsh supports organisations that need External IC Member services and experienced inquiry practice. Appointment suitability and scope are confirmed for each engagement.

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Shakti Sharan, Founder of Kritarth Consulting and POSH facilitator

Shakti Sharan

Founder, Kritarth Consulting and POSH Facilitator

Shakti facilitates POSH awareness sessions and IC training across organisations and sectors. His facilitation approach focuses on practical scenarios, participant questions, and whether people understand how to apply the process rather than simply recall definitions.

His background in NLP informs his facilitation practice and reading of group dynamics. SafeSpace's legal and procedural work remains grounded in the applicable law, the agreed scope, and the responsibilities of the organisation and its Internal Committee.

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4.61/5
ProLearn learner rating

ProLearn's POSH e-learning course uses scenario-based learning to help learners understand workplace situations, employee and employer responsibilities, and the role of the Internal Committee.

This rating applies to the ProLearn POSH e-learning course, not to an overall company satisfaction score.
The legal framework

What organisations should review under the POSH Act, 2013.

The full statutory name is the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. These short notes are a starting point for review, not a substitute for advice on a specific case or organisation.

Internal Committee constitution

Employers with ten or more employees are required to constitute an Internal Committee in accordance with Section 4. Review the committee's composition, eligibility, appointment records, and current terms.

External Member term

Section 4(3) provides that the Presiding Officer and every IC member hold office for the period specified by the employer, which cannot exceed three years from nomination. Track nomination dates and arrange renewal or replacement where required.

Employee awareness

Section 19(b) requires employers to organise workshops and awareness programmes for employees at regular intervals. Keep the programme, delivery, attendance, and supporting records aligned with the organisation's obligations.

Annual reporting and records

Review applicable annual reporting obligations, complaint records, and the status of required submissions with the relevant District Officer. Responsibilities and processes should be checked against the organisation's circumstances and applicable rules.

SHe-Box registration

SHe-Box is a government portal for reporting workplace sexual harassment. Discuss the registration and recordkeeping steps applicable to your organisation, alongside its other obligations under the Act.

Inquiry process and fairness

When a complaint is received, the Internal Committee must follow the applicable procedure, act impartially, and consider the evidence. Specialist support can help the committee understand process requirements without predetermining the outcome.

Legal requirements can depend on the facts, applicable rules, and relevant notifications. Confirm specific questions with a qualified legal professional or the appropriate authority.

Frequently asked questions

Questions organisations ask before engaging SafeSpace.

Take the next step

Know what is in place. Identify what needs attention.

Discuss your current POSH arrangements, the training your people need, or the documentation your organisation needs to review. Start with the immediate requirement and agree the next step from there.

For practical notes on POSH compliance, IC governance, and workplace obligations, read SafeSpace on Substack.

Not sure where your IC stands?

 

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Frequently asked

Questions your HR team is already asking.

Section 19(b) of the POSH Act requires the employer to conduct awareness programmes for employees at regular intervals. The Act does not specify a fixed number of sessions per year. Judicial guidance and compliance practice indicate a minimum of once per year for most workplaces, with manufacturing, healthcare, and high-risk sectors advised more frequently. This obligation sits with the employer, not with the IC. The IC's obligation is inquiry conduct, not awareness delivery.
There is no single certificate of POSH compliance. What exists is a set of verifiable conditions: a validly constituted IC with a current External Member whose term has not lapsed, a documented awareness session within a reasonable period, an annual return filed for the previous calendar year, a written POSH policy displayed at the workplace, and records sufficient to show the IC has met and is capable of conducting an inquiry. If you cannot locate those five things quickly, your compliance has gaps. A 15-minute call is the fastest way to find out which ones.
Annual returns are required under Section 21 of the POSH Act. Non-filing is a documented violation under Section 26, which carries fines and, for repeat non-compliance, cancellation of business registration. With state-wide inspections now authorised in Maharashtra and digital verification mandated in Gurugram, annual return gaps are being identified during routine inspections, not only on complaint. A first call will tell you what your current filing status requires.
Yes. The POSH Act applies to all workplaces in India. Organisations with fewer than 10 employees do not constitute an Internal Committee. Complaints are handled by the Local Committee constituted by the District Officer under Section 6. Employers with fewer than 10 employees can still conduct awareness sessions, draft a POSH policy, and prepare employees. Voluntary compliance at this scale demonstrates good governance and protects against risk when headcount changes.
No. The POSH Act defines the complainant as an aggrieved woman under Sections 2(a) and 9. Male employees who experience misconduct or harassment in the workplace have recourse through the organisation's service rules and misconduct frameworks. The Supreme Court in Binu Tamta v. High Court of Delhi (November 2023) declined to make the complainant definition gender-neutral. SafeSpace covers the correct routing for both scenarios during the IC Confidence workshop and manager sensitisation sessions.
Yes. All SafeSpace programmes are available as live virtual sessions. Safe by Design, Respectful by Choice employee sessions, IC Confidence workshops, manager sensitisation, and IC review meetings are all conducted online with the same depth and structure as in-person delivery. The ProLearn e-module platform handles self-paced learning for distributed workforces. Virtual and in-person options are available across all programmes in both English and Hindi.
For organisations starting from scratch, the POSH Policy and Documentation Package, IC Constitution Order, and SHe-Box Registration can be completed within one to two weeks. IC Confidence workshops and Safe by Design employee sessions can be scheduled within the same timeframe. The annual compliance package, covering policy review, employee session, and IC session, is typically delivered within three to four weeks of engagement. A first call clarifies exactly what is needed and how quickly it can be done.
The next step

Still not sure where your organisation stands?

Whether you need to build your IC from scratch, run the annual sessions, handle a live complaint, or understand what a 31-point inspection checklist would find, there are two ways to get clarity. Book the call. Or start with the audit. Either one is a real start.

15-minute call. Free. No obligation. IC Audit: five questions, ten minutes. Also free.