Is Transgender welfare happening in India under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019?
The rules were notified on 25th September 2020. Whats the progress till date? A thread
The rules were notified on 25th September 2020. Whats the progress till date? A thread
One of the most important functions under Act is to issue Transgender ID Card. There were 4.87 Lacs TG persons as per 2011 census. 6229 IDs have been issued (1.3%)
1682 applications (21%)pending > 1 month
It is mandatory to issue ID cards within 30 days of Receiving Application.
1682 applications (21%)pending > 1 month
It is mandatory to issue ID cards within 30 days of Receiving Application.
Around 300 applications have been pending for more than 6 months
Source: transgender.dosje.gov.in
Odisha has issues max IDs. Four States have issues Zero IDs inspite of receiving applications.
Uttar Pradesh with 1.37 Lac TG has issued 26 IDs
Source: transgender.dosje.gov.in
Odisha has issues max IDs. Four States have issues Zero IDs inspite of receiving applications.
Uttar Pradesh with 1.37 Lac TG has issued 26 IDs
Delhi, National Capital has 3900 TG as per Census. Only 23 IDs issued.
Actual number of trans people in Delhi may be much higher. Under Cowin App, 12338 have received vaccination under 'Others' Category
Delhi has not yet notified State Trans Rules. There is no Trans Welfare Board
Actual number of trans people in Delhi may be much higher. Under Cowin App, 12338 have received vaccination under 'Others' Category
Delhi has not yet notified State Trans Rules. There is no Trans Welfare Board
The Ministry also announced scholarship of Rs 13500 for TG students.
Garima Grehs for abandoned Trans persons have been opened in 12 places. #Transgender @SMILE_MoSJE @NISD @MSJEGOI
Garima Grehs for abandoned Trans persons have been opened in 12 places. #Transgender @SMILE_MoSJE @NISD @MSJEGOI
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