Ensuring Women's Safety in the Film Industry: Minister Emphasizes on the Responsibility of Producers

In Thiruvananthapuram, the film industry should be a safe and women-friendly space, and it is the responsibility of the producer to ensure women's security in the workplace, Minister Veena George said. More women should step forward, both in front of and behind the camera. When a film is made, it is essential to ensure a safe working environment for everyone involved in the industry, in light of the provisions of the POSH Act 2013 and the recommendations of the Justice Hema Committee report. 

The state health, women, and child development minister was speaking at the inauguration of a training program organized by the Women and Child Development Department, in collaboration with Gender Park, to raise awareness about the POSH Act among those working in the film industry. She said a training module has been organized to implement the existing provisions of the POSH Act effectively. 

The minister also said that this would be one of the most effective training programs aimed at making the Malayalam film industry more women-friendly. She said the government places great importance on ensuring the safety of women in workplaces. No one should subject women to abuse - whether through words, gestures, or actions. Women are present in large numbers across various workplaces. Statistics show that in the organized sector, especially in government jobs, women make up the majority. In the state secretariat, around 65 per cent to 70 per cent of employees are women. The healthcare sector also has the highest number of female workers, she added. In the education sector, whether in arts and science colleges or professional colleges, the reality is that 60 per cent to 70 per cent of the students are women, George said.