Odisha gives transgender people social welfare benefits

Q.  Which is the first region in the country to provide transgender social welfare benefits?
- Published on 06 Jun 16

a. UP
b. MP
c. HP
d. Odisha

ANSWER: Odisha
 
Odisha is the first region in the country to give transgender people social welfare benefits – such as a pension, housing and food grains – usually allocated for only the most impoverished. Niten Chandra, principal secretary of Odisha’s Department of Social Security, said the move to give the transgender community the same benefits as those living below the poverty line was aimed at improving their overall social and economic status.
  • In a landmark judgment in April 2014, Supreme Court recognised transgender as a legal third gender and called on the government to ensure their equal treatment.
  • The court recognised the community as a marginalised group and directed authorities to implement policies to improve their socio-economic status.

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