Evaluation Framework

The framework evaluates women-friendly workplace practices across eight sections with a total of 100 marks.

Section A: Infrastructure and Facilities 15 marks

Infrastructure and Facilities scoring criteria
CriteriaMarks
Separate hygienic toilets for women3
Menstrual facilities / sanitary napkin disposal facilities2
Creche / childcare facility4
Lactation / nursing room2
Resting facilities for women employees2
Accessibility for women with disabilities2

Section B: Women Workforce Participation 15 marks

Women Workforce Participation scoring criteria
CriteriaMarks
Women employees above 30%5
Women in managerial roles4
Gender-inclusive recruitment policy3
Retention rate of women employees3

Section C: Work-Life Balance Policies 15 marks

Work-Life Balance Policies scoring criteria
CriteriaMarks
Flexible working hours4
Work-from-home policy3
Childcare leave provisions4
Return-to-work support after maternity leave4

Section D: POSH Compliance 18 marks

POSH Compliance scoring criteria
CriteriaMarks
Internal Complaints Committee constituted5
POSH awareness training conducted4
Timely complaint redressal4
Confidential complaint mechanism3
Annual POSH reporting2

Section E: Workplace Safety 12 marks

Workplace Safety scoring criteria
CriteriaMarks
CCTV coverage in common areas4
Adequate lighting3
Security personnel3
Safe transport arrangements2

Section F: Skill Development and Career Progression 10 marks

Skill Development and Career Progression scoring criteria
CriteriaMarks
Leadership training for women4
Skill development programmes3
Promotion parity monitoring3

Section G: Gender Sensitization 10 marks

Gender Sensitization scoring criteria
CriteriaMarks
Gender sensitization workshops4
Anti-harassment awareness campaigns3
Employee feedback mechanisms3

Section H: Transparency and Reporting 5 marks

Transparency and Reporting scoring criteria
CriteriaMarks
Gender-disaggregated workforce data3
Annual reporting of gender initiatives2

TOTAL = 100 MARKS