17th July 2025: NoMeansNo, an initiative by the Centre for Skill Development & Training dedicated to achieving Total PoSH Compliance, proudly hosted the 3rd National PoSH Conclave & Excellence Awards 2025 at The Lalit, New Delhi.
Presented in association with Nestlé India, Steelcase, UCO Bank, Trilegal, Attero, Ferns N Petals (FNP), BIG FM, Yugank Media, and FITS (Federation of Industry, Trade & Service), the landmark event brought together an unprecedented gathering of dignitaries, policymakers, legal luminaries, corporate leaders, HR heads, IC members, and DEI champions — reaffirming its stature as India’s largest platform and dialogue on workplace safety, inclusion, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) compliance.
The event included a first-of-its-kind book authored by Vishal Bhasin, “Objection Sustained”, offering a comprehensive guide to landmark judgments and practical insights for IC members and HR heads navigating PoSH cases.
Esteemed Dignitaries and Guests of Honor
The event was graced by an illustrious line-up of dignitaries, including:
- Hon’ble Justice Prathiba M. Singh, High Court of Delhi (Valedictory Keynote)
- Rekha Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Rajya Sabha & Former Chairperson, National Commission for Women
- Rashmi Singh (IAS), Secretary, Department of Women & Child Development, GNCTD
- Pavan Duggal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India & Cyber Law Expert (Guest of Honor)
- Pinky Anand, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India & Former Additional Solicitor General of India (Guest of Honor)
- Ajay Chaudhry, IPS, Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic), New Delhi (Guest of Honor),
- Amol Srivastava (IAS), District Magistrate, East Delhi & District Officer (PoSH) (Guest of Honor)
- Suhela Khan, Country Programme Manager, UN Women (Guest of Honor)
Agenda Highlights
The day-long conclave, attended by over 200 delegates, featured:
- Keynote Addresses & Special Sessions: Setting the tone for inclusive, future-ready PoSH practices with insights from the dignitaries and guests of honor.
- Release of Objection Sustained: A landmark book unveiling top PoSH judgments and actionable guidance for workplace compliance.
Four Power-Packed Panel Discussions:
- Towards a Gender-Neutral PoSH Framework — exploring inclusion for all genders.
- Leadership Accountability & Building a Safe Workplace Culture — emphasizing organizational responsibility.
- Compliance in Action: Role of Local Committees & District Officers — decoding annual returns, She-Box, and institutional collaboration.
- PoSH in the Age of AI — navigating emerging challenges and opportunities in the digital era.
Celebrating Excellence
The Conclave also honored outstanding individuals and organizations with the PoSH Excellence Awards 2025, recognizing their exemplary contributions to building respectful, safe, and inclusive workplaces.
Speaking at the event, Vishal Bhasin, Co-Founder of NoMeansNo, said: “Workplace safety and inclusion are not just compliance checkboxes — they are cornerstones of human dignity. This Conclave is not only a dialogue but also a call to action for organizations and individuals to move beyond policies and embody these values in spirit and practice.”
