Indian Railways Launches SHINE App for Women Employees on International Women's Day
Railways launched SHINE app on Women's Day for confidential digital reporting of workplace harassment, integrated with HRMS.
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Key Points for RAS
- Indian Railways launched the SHINE (Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment) app on March 8, 2026 — International Women's Day
- SHINE provides a secure, confidential digital platform for reporting workplace harassment, integrated with HRMS
- Women employees, contractual workers, interns, visitors and students can file complaints online through the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal
- Complaints are routed directly to the designated Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
- The initiative covers over 50,000 women employees across Indian Railways
Indian Railways launched the SHINE (Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment) app on March 8, 2026 — International Women's Day — to provide a secure, confidential and efficient digital platform for reporting workplace harassment. The app is integrated with the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) of Indian Railways and allows women employees, contractual workers, interns, visitors and students present in railway workplaces to file complaints online through the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal. Complaints are routed directly to the designated Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). The initiative aims to strengthen workplace safety for over 50,000 women employees across Indian Railways.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is the SHINE app launched by Indian Railways on International Women's Day 2026?
SHINE stands for Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment, a digital platform launched by Indian Railways on March 8, 2026 for reporting workplace harassment. It is integrated with the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) and allows complaints to be filed through the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal, routing them directly to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
2 Who can use the SHINE app launched by Indian Railways for harassment complaints?
The SHINE app is accessible to women employees, contractual workers, interns, visitors, and students present in railway workplaces. Complaints filed through the app go directly to the designated Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
3 How many women employees does the SHINE app initiative cover in Indian Railways?
The SHINE app initiative covers over 50,000 women employees across Indian Railways. The app is integrated with HRMS and provides a secure, confidential platform for reporting workplace sexual harassment.
4 With which system is the Indian Railways SHINE app integrated for complaint filing?
The SHINE app is integrated with the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) of Indian Railways. Complaints are filed through the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal and are routed directly to the designated Internal Complaints Committee.
5 Why did Indian Railways launch the SHINE app on March 8, 2026?
Indian Railways launched the SHINE app on March 8, 2026 — International Women's Day — to strengthen workplace safety for women employees. The app provides a secure and confidential digital platform for reporting sexual harassment, addressing the need for accessible complaint mechanisms for over 50,000 women across the railway network.
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