Vidya Balasubramanian
Advocate | PoSH Consultant | Trainer | External IC Member
Vidya Balasubramanian
Advocate | PoSH Consultant | Trainer | External IC Member
The contents about me - Vidya Balasubramanian
Advocate | PoSH Consultant | Workplace Safety & Inclusion Expert
Vidya Balasubramanian is an accomplished Advocate and PoSH Consultant with over 35 years of legal experience and 9+ years of specialised experience in workplace safety, prevention of sexual harassment, and gender sensitisation.
She has trained 10,000+ professionals and students on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, workplace dignity, gender sensitisation, and the importance of building safe and respectful work environments.
Vidya serves as an External Member of Internal Committees (ICs) for leading organisations across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, and services. Her extensive legal experience, practical understanding of workplace dynamics, and compassionate approach enable her to provide effective guidance in handling sensitive workplace concerns and PoSH matters.
Through Achamillai Consulting, Vidya works with organisations to strengthen their PoSH framework, empower employees, build awareness, and foster workplaces where safety, dignity, equality, and respect are not merely compliance requirements, but an integral part of organisational culture.
Her mission is to help organisations move beyond compliance towards culture-driven change—creating workplaces where every individual feels safe, heard, respected, and empowered.
9+ Years of PoSH Experience | 10,000+ Professionals & Students Trained | External Member – Internal Committees
Call : +91 8220625526
Email : vidyab_99@yahoo.com
9+ Years of Experience
Educational Qualifications
B.L
Madras Law College
(1985–1990)
P.G.D.P.M.I.R,
Madras School of Social Work
(1998–2000)
Certified PoSH Consultant
MSME
Professional Expertise
Enrollment No.: 787 of 1990
Legal consulting, opinions, documentation, and registration of legal documents.
Representation in civil and family courts, including matrimonial disputes and domestic violence cases.
Serving as External Member of ICC for leading organizations.
Expertise in policy formulation, training programs, and conducting sexual harassment inquiries.
Regularly conducting sensitization and orientation programs to ensure compliance with the PoSH Act
Recruitment and talent management.
Statutory compliance, grievance handling, and employee engagement.
Current External Member Roles
Apollo Hospitals (2026)
Quantcast (2026) : Conducted PoSH Training to the entire staffs and IC members
Tech Mahindra Ltd - (2025) : Handled sensitive cases, conducted Posh Enquiry as External Member, Conducted PoSH Training to around 400 staffs in Chennai Office
HL Mando Anand India Pvt Ltd - Sriperambudur (2025)
Wilson Power And Distribution Technologies Pvt Limited (2025) : Framing PoSH Policy, Constituting and Training IC Members, Quarterly Meetings, Awareness on PoSH to the Employees, Counselling the Employees, Assisting in Annual Report.
S&S Power Solutions (2024–Present) : Trained 450 employees, policy updates, IC training.
HOEC (2024–Present) : Employee training, quarterly meetings.
MSys Technologies (2024–Present) : Policy updates, training in Bangalore and Chennai, IC reviews.
Hitachi Energy (2024–Present) : Inquiry handling, IC orientation, and sensitization programs.
Learnovators (2022–Present) : Policy drafting, monthly reviews, annual reports.
Past External Member Roles
Genworks (2022–2024): Quarterly IC meetings, policy recommendations, and employee training.
Heidelberg (2018–2021): Extensive PoSH implementation.
I have conducted numerous PoSH workshops, training thousands of professionals and students across reputed institutions and organizations. Notable workshops include
Guru Nanak College, Chennai
Bharathi Women’s College, Chennai and New Delhi
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tiruchy
Ethiraj College, Chennai
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education,Chennai
Heidelberg, Chennai
And many more across arts and science colleges, government bodies, and corporates.
Affiliations & Memberships
Leadership Roles
Ex-President, Rotary Club of Madras Chennapatna (2022–2024)
Chairperson, PoSH Committee, Rotary Club of Madras Chennapatna (2023–2024)
Chairperson, Women Empowerment, Rotary Club of Madras Chennapatna (2023–2024)
District Project Coordinator, Inner Wheel of Madras Midtown (2022–2023)
Why Choose Us
Expert Legal Insight
Real-world solutions, not just theory
Sensitive handling of all matters
Tailored to your organization’s needs
Trusted by leading organizations