Suryaa News Desk: The executive officer of the Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple, V.K. Sheena Naik, has issued official orders to establish an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to provide a safe and respectful work environment for female officers, employees, and staff members. The committee was appointed in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During a meeting held with female staff at the temple conference hall, V.K. Sheena Naik stated that the committee is composed of female employees to allow staff to share their concerns without hesitation. He assured the employees that they can perform their duties without fear and should bring any difficulties encountered during their work directly to the committee's attention. He emphasized that the principles of devotion, fear, and responsibility are important for everyone within the temple system, noting that there is no need to fear as long as one does not commit wrongdoing.
The temple administration stated its commitment to protecting the rights of the hundreds of women working at the shrine. The committee members were introduced to the staff, with L. Rama (Executive Engineer) appointed as the chairperson. N.V. Lakshmi Prasanna (Assistant Executive Officer) and Y. Hema Durgamba (Superintendent) were appointed as members, and Guntur Seshamohan (Senior Legal Advisor) was appointed as an external member.