How to apply:
This form is also available on the website of the National Institute of Social Defence. To ensure that the information about this reaches a maximum number of Transgender Persons, this form is also being circulated on social media with the help of NGOs and CBOs, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment said.
Counselling services helpline:
A free helpline for distressed transgender persons for psychological support and mental health care has also been announced by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Any transgender person can connect with experts on helpline number 8882133897. This helpline will be functional from Monday to Saturday between 11 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 5 PM.
Covid-19: Centre announces Rs 1500 assistance for transgenders. Here’s how to apply
The central government has announced a one-time subsistence allowance of Rs 1500 for each transgender to help them meet their basic requirement during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Members of the transgender community painting a mural on Covid awareness in Mumbai | PTI image for representation purpose
The Centre on Monday announced a one-time subsistence allowance of Rs 1500 for each transgender as immediate support to meet their basic requirements during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The decision has been taken in response to distressed calls made by the transgender community seeking government help in light of the current situation, the Centre said in a statement.
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A 6- month Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan was launched by the Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment. Union Minister of State, SJ&E, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar ; Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell; High Commissioner of India to Australia, ShManpreet Vohra; Secretary DEPwD, GoI, M Anjali Bhawra, Vice-Chancellor of Melbourne University Professor Duncan Maskell., S, DEPwD, Prabodh Seth and Dr. Nathan Gills of Melbourne University were also among those present at the launch event.
According to the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, the program aims to create a pool of grass-root rehabilitation workers at the community level who can work alongside ASHA and Anganwadi workers to handle cross-disability issues and facilitate inclusion of persons with disabilities in the society. The program has been designed to provide competency-based knowledge and skills among these w
Elderline becomes operational UP
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (File Photo: IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Lucknow, May 19 : The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has become one of the first states in the country to successfully operationalize Elderline , a helpline to assist and comfort the senior citizens amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic across the state.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India had come up with an initiative to reach out to the senior citizens in times of crisis to help them in terms of health concerns, emotional support and legal aid.
The toll-free helpline facility had been made operational in Uttar Pradesh to extend complete support to the elderly citizens across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Active & Healthy Ageing: Creating a holistic environment and support system to enable the elderly optimize opportunities May 10, 2021, 5:14 PM IST
Ankur Gupta, co-founder & chairman, Association of Senior Living India (ASLI)
The United Nations recently declared 20212030 as the Decade of Healthy Ageing, with WHO leading international action to improve the lives of older people, their families and communities. In India, we have seen a rapid growth in the ageing population in the last few years. According to a 2019 CII report, India will have 330 million individuals aged 60 years and above by 2050, accounting for 18% of our total population. The advancement of medical science and technology has led to an increased life expectancy. In 1995, the average life expectancy was 65 years, whereas the population researchers have shown that by the year 2025, the life expectancy will reach73 years. Enhanced affordability of living, increased life expect