Policy for transgender persons welcomed
The members said that they have been fighting for their rights all these years and it had fetched fruits now. Priya Babu, the founder of the Centre, said that it was a significant day and thanked the Chief Minister and the government officials.
The population of transgenders stands at 4.88 lakh at the national level and there were 22,364 transgenders in Tamil Nadu. With the issuance of identity cards for transpersons, Aadhaar card, family card and among others, the policy would help them in a long way.
The policy would also help shape the transgender persons on education, provide fair equal opportunities in employment, healthcare, to form families of their choice and among others.
The policy's objective would be to empower transgenders and intersex persons to realise their full potential. Also, it would ensure government departments, public authorities and private stakeholders to extend inclusive and non-discriminatory treatment to the transgenders.
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