Date: 2026-04-01Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) Portal — a digital governance initiative for effective implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) launched the SHe-Box Portal on August 29, 2024, to digitally implement the PoSH Act, 2013. Following Supreme Court directives from 2024 to 2026, the initiative mandates the onboarding of all public and private workplaces to monitor Internal Committee (IC) compliance. Key actions include state-led surveys and the integration of the portal with the Mission Shakti app to enhance accessibility across 23 languages.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Portal Overview and Progress**
* The SHe-Box Portal serves as a digital governance tool for the effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act, 2013.
* As of March 27, 2026, over 161,000 workplaces have been onboarded, with details for 68,460 Internal Committees (ICs) and 777 Local Committees (LCs) updated.
**Judicial Directives and Compliance**
* The Supreme Court, through orders dated December 3, 2024, August 12, 2025, and January 6, 2026, directed Chief Secretaries to oversee jurisdiction-wide surveys.
* Surveys, assisted by Labour Commissioners, aim to identify ICs in public and private organizations as per Section 4 of the Act.
* All collected data must be onboarded onto the SHe-Box Portal to strengthen workplace monitoring.
**Accessibility and Capacity Building**
* The portal is integrated into the Mission Shakti mobile application for Android and iOS to reach women in remote and informal sectors.
* The platform offers multilingual support in 23 languages and hosts a repository of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, including training manuals and FAQs.
* MWCD provides strategic guidance and hybrid training sessions to government departments and private establishments to expedite onboarding.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments and Union Territory Administrations**
**Impact**
They function as the primary implementing authorities for grassroots mechanisms.
**Action Required**
Must establish Local Committees (LCs) in every district, appoint Nodal Officers at the block/tehsil level, and regularly update these details on the SHe-Box Portal.
**District Officers and Labour Commissioners**
**Impact**
Responsible for enforcement and data verification within their jurisdictions.
**Action Required**
Conduct surveys of public and private organizations to verify the constitution of ICs and ensure all collected data is accurately onboarded to the portal.
**Public and Private Sector Workplaces**
**Impact**
Establishments with more than 10 employees are subject to digital monitoring of PoSH compliance.
**Action Required**
Complete the onboarding process on the SHe-Box Portal and update the specific details of their Internal Committees (ICs).
**Women Employees**
**Impact**
Improved ease of access to redressal mechanisms and information, particularly for those in the unorganized sector or remote locations.
**Action Required**
Utilize the portal or Mission Shakti app in their preferred language (23 available) to access resources and support.
Key Entities Referenced
Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) Portal: A digital governance initiative launched to facilitate the effective implementation of the PoSH Act and monitor the onboarding of Internal Committees across public and private sectors.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013: The primary legislation (PoSH Act) that mandates the establishment of redressal mechanisms for sexual harassment at the workplace, which the SHe-Box portal aims to operationalize.
Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD): The nodal ministry responsible for the launch, management, and strategic implementation of the SHe-Box portal and the PoSH Act.
Supreme Court of India: The judicial body whose directives in the matter of Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa mandated the conduct of surveys and data onboarding to ensure compliance with the PoSH Act.
Mission Shakti: A government scheme whose mobile application integrates the SHe-Box portal to enhance accessibility for women across diverse and remote sectors.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box)
Portal — a digital governance initiative for
effective implementation of Sexual Harassment
of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
Posted On: 01 APR 2026 12:33PM by PIB Delhi
The Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) Portal (https://shebox.wcd.gov.in/), was launched by
the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) on August 29, 2024, as a digital governance
initiative for effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act (PoSH Act), 2013. As on 27.03.2026, over 161,000 workplaces having
more than 10 employees in both Public and Private sectors have been onboarded on the Portal. Out of
these, details of over 68, 460 Internal Committees (ICs) have been updated by the onboarded workplaces.
Details of 777 Local Committees (LCs) at district level are also available on the Portal.
To streamline implementation across diverse sectors and enhance private sector participation with wider
outreach, the MWCD has been engaging with various stakeholder ministries and departments including
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Department of Financial Services,
National Medical Commission, All India Council for Technical Education, Department of Higher
Education, National Legal Services Authority, etc. along with various industrial chambers, to discuss the
Portal’s functionalities and ensure compliance with directives from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in
the matter of Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa and Ors.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court, through its orders dated December 3, 2024, August 12, 2025 and January 6,
2026, directed Chief Secretaries to instruct District Officers notified by the Appropriate authorities under
the Act, to conduct survey in their jurisdiction with respect to public and private organizations for ICs as
per Section 4 of the Act. The Hon’ble Court further mandated to conduct these surveys with the assistance
of Labour Commissioners at both district and state levels and directed States to ensure that all collected
data is properly on-boarded onto the SHe-Box Portal, thereby strengthening compliance and monitoring of
workplaces for constituting ICs.
Being the Nodal Ministry, to enhance understanding on SHe-Box Portal and address queries or challenges
encountered by Government departments at Central, State and district level and also private
establishments, the MWCD has been proactively conducting multiple meetings and trainings in hybrid
mode. These sessions have been instrumental in facilitating discussions, clarifications and strategic
guidance to expedite the onboarding process on the Portal.
Further, as part of its continuous efforts to expand the reach of the SHe-Box Portal and enhance awareness
of the PoSH Act, 2013, the MWCD has integrated the SHe-Box Portal on the Mission Shakti mobile
application, making it accessible on all Android and iOS devices. This integration has significantly
strengthened ease of access for women across diverse sectors, including those in remote and informal
workplaces. The Portal also offers multilingual support, making it accessible in 23 languages, enabling a
wider and more inclusive reach.As per the Act, State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, are the implementing authority to
strengthen the mechanism available at the grassroots level for creating accessible channels including
establishment of a LC in every district and appointment of Nodal officers at Block/ tehsil level by District
Officers, particularly to assist women in the unorganised sector. The MWCD has regularly urged States
and UTs to update the details of LCs, District Officers and Nodal Officers as mandated under Sections 5
and 6 of the PoSH Act, accessible to public on the Portal.
In addition to digital integration, the MWCD has undertaken sustained awareness-building initiatives.
Regular promotional campaigns are being conducted through Ministry’s official social media platforms
(such as X, Facebook and Instagram), ensuring wide dissemination of information about the Act and the
Portal. The Portal itself hosts a comprehensive repository of Information, Education and Communication
(IEC) materials, including FAQs, creatives, audio-visuals, handbooks and training manuals, which serve
as valuable resources for both the public and private sectors.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Savitri
Thakur in Rajya Sabha in reply to a question.
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