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The Indian Government will give an assistance of Rs.1500 to each Transgender person in view of the Covid pandemic. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment stated that distressed calls and emails have been made by the members of the Transgender community seeking Government help and support in light of the current situation. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the nodal ministry for Transgender Welfare has decided to provide a subsistence allowance of Rs.1500 to each Transgender person as immediate support to meet their basic requirements. This financial assistance will help the Transgender community to meet their day-to-day needs. NGOs and Community-based Organisations (CBOs) working for Transgender Persons have been asked to spread awareness about this step.
Supreme Court Issues Notice In PIL Seeking Establishment Of Transgender Welfare Board,Committee To Investigate Gross Abuse Against Trans Persons By Police
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Supreme Court Issues Notice In PIL Seeking Establishment Of Transgender Welfare Board and Appoint Standing Committee To Investigate Gross Abuse Against Trans Persons By Police
Supreme Court on Monday issued notice in a PIL seeking establishment of the Transgender Welfare Board to address social welfare issues of a trans person and to appoint a Standing Committee in order to investigate reports of abuse against trans person by the police. A Bench headed by
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde heard the submissions and directed the Counsel appearing for the Petitioner to bring forth necessary details pertaining to the legislation which may govern the establishment of the Transgender Welfare Board. Consequently, the Court proceeded to issue notice in the PIL.