West Bengal Renames Workplace Harassment Panels in Medical Colleges as 'Abhaya Committees'

The state government of West Bengal has decided to rename the existing workplace harassment panels in medical colleges to 'Abhaya Committees'. The change is part of an effort to reinforce the safety and accountability structures within medical education institutions. While the exact timeline for implementation has not been disclosed, the new committees are expected to operate under the same mandate of investigating and addressing complaints of harassment.