Vi Foundation, the CSR arm of Vi, is in collaboration with NASSCOM Foundation’s Connecting for Good programme and Martha Farrell Foundation have launched ‘MyAmbar Suraksha Chakra’ in Sikkim – a solution for the safety of working women, primarily in the informal sector.
The platform aims to promote gender equality and greater labour workforce participation of women in communities and informal organizations by preventing workplace harassment. It empowers Local Committees to provide time-bound justice to women experiencing any sort of violence and help them overcome by reporting in an appropriate manner. The portal is designed to make women feel more confident and secure in their everyday lives. Martha Farrell Foundation has worked with the Sikkim State Commission for Women and state authorities to set-up Local Committees to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment.
The Foundation has also trained trainers on the issue to ensure statewide awareness and compliance. The ‘MyAmbar Suraksha Chakra’ platform can be accessed through the link surakshachakra.myambar.org. Speaking about the novel solution, P. Balaji, Director, Vi Foundation and Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer, VIL, said, “I hope this initiative inspires more people to join us in our mission to remove gender bias and promote gender equality as our collective efforts can help our nation progress from women’s development to women-led development.”
