India, June 8 -- The Delhi government on Saturday announced the establishment of a "Transgender Welfare and Empowerment Board" in a first-of-its-kind initiative to ensure the dignity, rights, and opportunities for the transgender community in the Capital.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta described the move as a reflection of inclusive governance in Delhi and asserted that the government is taking practical steps to uplift marginalised communities, the Delhi chief minister's office said in a statement.

"This is not merely a legal procedure, but a symbol of our unwavering commitment to ensure dignity, rights, and opportunities to the transgender community. This is a practical and powerful step towards building an empowered and 'Viksit Delhi'. O...