New Delhi, July 18, 2025: NoMeansNo, an initiative by the Centre for Skill Development & Training focused on achieving Total PoSH Compliance, hosted the 3rd National PoSH Conclave & Excellence Awards 2025 at The Lalit, New Delhi. The conclave brought together over 200 delegates, including dignitaries, legal experts, corporate leaders, and HR professionals, reaffirming its position as India’s largest platform dedicated to workplace safety, inclusion, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) compliance.
Held in collaboration with partners such as Nestlé India, Steelcase, UCO Bank, Trilegal, Attero, Ferns N Petals (FNP), BIG FM, Yugank Media, and FITS (Federation of Industry, Trade & Service), the event featured a series of panel discussions and the launch of a new book titled Objection Sustained by Vishal Bhasin, offering practical guidance on PoSH compliance and landmark judgments.
Notable attendees included Hon’ble Justice Prathiba M. Singh (High Court of Delhi), Ms. Rekha Sharma (Rajya Sabha Member & former NCW Chairperson), Dr. Rashmi Singh (IAS), Dr. Pavan Duggal and Dr. Pinky Anand (Senior Advocates, Supreme Court), Mr. Ajay Chaudhry (IPS), Mr. Amol Srivastava (IAS), and Ms. Suhela Khan (UN Women).
The conclave’s agenda featured four key panel discussions:
- Gender-neutral PoSH frameworks
- Leadership accountability and workplace safety
- The role of Local Committees and She-Box in compliance
- Navigating PoSH in the digital era
Speaking at the event, Ms. Rekha Sharma remarked, “I am grateful to attend the POSH Conclave 2025 at The Lalit, New Delhi. This platform reinforces our shared commitment to safe, inclusive workplaces. Strengthening POSH implementation through awareness and accountability remains vital. I stand committed to supporting efforts that ensure dignity and more inclusive workplaces.”
Gaurav Thakur from Steelcase noted, “Through our Women of Steel initiative, we’re proud to champion strength, resilience, and equity at work — values that align beautifully with the vision of the PoSH Conclave to create safer, more inclusive workplaces.”
Arti Bhardwaj from Nestlé added, “At Nestlé, we believe that creating safer, more inclusive workplaces begins with dialogue and commitment — and the PoSH Conclave embodies both.”
Vishal Bhasin, Co-Founder of NoMeansNo, stated, “Workplace safety and inclusion are not just compliance checkboxes — they are cornerstones of human dignity. This Conclave is not only a dialogue but a call to action for organizations and individuals to move beyond policies and truly embody these values.”
The conclave concluded with the PoSH Excellence Awards 2025, recognizing individuals and organizations for their contributions to safer and more inclusive workplaces.
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