Giridih Focuses on Transgender Education, Schemes, and IDs

In a significant move towards transgender welfare, Giridih district is implementing new strategies centered on education and access to government schemes. Deputy Commissioner Ram Niwas Yadav chaired a district-level meeting where he underscored the importance of education for the social and economic advancement of transgender individuals. He directed officials to intensify efforts in connecting the transgender community with all applicable government programs. A key step will be the establishment of a committee tasked with conducting a thorough socio-economic mapping of transgender residents to understand their educational background, livelihood sources, health status, and living standards. The administration is also prioritizing the issuance of transgender identity cards through a dedicated campaign, ensuring the utmost respect for privacy throughout the process. This initiative will also focus on assisting transgender individuals in obtaining crucial identification documents, including voter ID, Aadhaar card, ABHA card, and ration card. The overarching aim, according to the Deputy Commissioner, is to foster self-sufficiency through skill development, support for self-help groups, and encouragement of small businesses. The district administration recognizes the transgender community as an integral part of society, entitled to equal rights, opportunities, and respect.