FIO Foundation · Kerala

POSH Act Compliance for Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram

India's first IT park — and home to thousands of women professionals.

Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram is India's first IT park and one of Asia's largest, housing nearly 490 companies employing 75,000+ professionals. Women constitute approximately 45% of Technopark's workforce — making POSH Act compliance both a legal obligation and a genuine workplace safety priority.

Common Compliance Gaps at Technopark

  • IC constituted on paper but never trained on inquiry procedure
  • External member slot vacant, ineligible, or with an expired 3-year term
  • Annual Reports not filed with the District Officer, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Employee awareness sessions replaced by pre-recorded videos with no facilitator interaction
  • Hybrid / fully remote employees not addressed in the POSH policy

What FIO Foundation Provides Technopark Companies

  • IC Formation and Training that meets Section 4 requirements
  • Activity-based employee awareness sessions in Malayalam or English
  • External IC Member services (FIO Foundation as your IC's external member)
  • POSH Compliance Audit with a written gap report
  • POSH Policy drafting / review — including bilingual versions
  • Helpline access and Annual Report support

Annual Report — Thiruvananthapuram District

Technopark companies must file the IC Annual Report with the District Officer, Thiruvananthapuram. The deadline is typically 31 January each year for the preceding calendar year. Registered companies must also include the POSH disclosure in their Board's Report under the Companies Act.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does each Technopark phase need a separate IC?+

If your company operates from multiple administrative units, an IC must be constituted at each unit. Contact us to assess your specific structure.

Can FIO Foundation be our external IC member?+

Yes. We are eligible under Section 4(2)(c) and serve as external IC member for many companies across Technopark.

Are Malayalam sessions available at Technopark?+

Yes. We deliver Malayalam-medium employee awareness sessions designed in Malayalam — not translated content.

How do we handle POSH for fully remote engineers?+

Your IC's jurisdiction extends to the virtual workplace, including digital harassment. We update policies and procedures to cover remote work.

What if we have never filed the Annual Report?+

This is a material compliance gap and attracts a fine of up to ₹50,000 per offence. We help organisations close historical gaps and put a sustainable filing process in place.

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