Transgender Welfare Board: Odisha Government Moves To Ensure Rights, Rehabilitation, and Equal Access to Healthcare, Education, and Employment

As a positive movement towards inclusivity, the Odisha government has established the State Transgender Welfare Board to ensure the welfare and rights of the transgender population. The move is in line with Rule 10 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020. The board will strive to develop an overall framework for the rehabilitation and amelioration of transgender individuals in the state. According to the official announcement, the board will strive to safeguard the best interests of transgender individuals as prescribed in the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Odisha is joining an increasing number of states working towards bringing equality, dignity, and opportunities to the transgender community. The board will also ensure the application of policies and programs in the areas of healthcare, education, skill development, and social security for transgender individuals. Supreme Court Questions Blanket Ban on Blood Donation by Transgender Persons, Gay Men and Sex Workers, Asks 'Are We Going to Brand Them All Risky?'

Odisha Government Establishes Transgender Welfare Board to Ensure Rights

Odisha govt has constituted a transgender Welfare Board for the Welfare of the transgender Community.

"In pursuance of the provision made under Rules 10 (1) Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020, and in order to make a comprehensive guideline for Rehabilitation… pic.twitter.com/6BrDs77I7C

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