Twelve Indian states, includingBiharand Uttar Pradesh, have formed the Transgender Welfare Board but the capital still lacks one. In June, designated the ‘Pride Month’ across the world to celebrate sexual minorities, many members of the transgender community are expressing disappointment at the lack of attention given to the trans community in Delhi.
The state welfare boards are meant to provide income assistance, housing, Education, EMPLOYMENT and healthcare to transgender people. In response to a notice issued by the https://exam.pscnotes.com/national-human-rights-commission”>National Human Rights Commission, the Delhi social welfare department had once claimed to have accorded approval to the constitution of the transgender welfare board in the city and it was being processed for notification. The expectation that the board would be setupsoon hasn’t materialised.
In 2021, the Union social Justice ministry initiated 13 shelters for transgenders known as “Garima Greh”. The homes were set up under the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme in accordance with The Transgender Rights Act. As per the guidelines, each Garima Greh is to be granted Rs 36.5 lakh each year.