NEW DELHI:
COVID Relief Fund for Transgender: Considering the current Covid-19 situation in the country compelling the transgender community into extreme distress and acute shortage of basic needs like food and health, the Central government has announced to provide Rs 1,500 to each transgender person.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, being the nodal ministry for transgender welfare scheme, has decided to provide a subsistence allowance of Rs 1,500 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, said the ministry.
NGOs and Community-based Organisations (CBOs) working for Transgender Persons have been asked to spread awareness about this step.