AIPC launches workplace wellness programme in Anna’s memory

“Today, AIPC is fulfilling that promise and launching a comprehensive programme: ‘For Anna For All: Workplace Wellness’ in Anna’s memory, with full support from her parents. This will be a constructive campaign with the sole objective to improve workplace wellness for all professionals in the country,” Chakravarty said.

As the first step, people can share their experiences of workplace stress and also offer suggestions for improvement.

“They can do this by going to www.profcongress.in/speakup. After collecting these voices across the nation, we will convene an expert group to develop comprehensive draft guidelines for offices across India to improve workplace conditions. AIPC will then hold public consultations with professionals and their parents in all major cities to discuss the draft guidelines,” Chakravarty said.

He said as the final step, the Leader of the Opposition will help raise this in Parliament for a constructive discussion on the guidelines and urge the government to pass a law.

Chakravarty said he hopes the tragedy of Anna Sebastian will serve as a wake-up call for the nation to prioritise healthy workplaces and better working conditions for all professionals.

He also said that Anita Augustine summoned immense courage and published a very emotional letter on September 18 describing the details of her daughter’s death due to heavy stress at the workplace. “She only wanted one thing – to improve working conditions for all professionals and prevent future Anna type situations in the office,” he said.

Referring to the AIPC’s programme, Rahul Gandhi in a post on X wrote, “Millions of professionals across India are facing the same stress and pressure that Anna Sebastian experienced. It’s clear we must do more to support them. This initiative to create healthier working conditions for professionals is a crucial step in the right direction. I encourage everyone to get involved and help drive this movement forward. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.”