Imphal, Sept. 2 -- The state government, on Tuesday, distributed transgender identity cards and certificates to transgender persons during an awareness and interaction programme held at the southern Kakching District headquarters.

Rohit Anand, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kakching at the DC Office Complex, Kakching, handed over the identity cards and certificates to 11 transgenders.

Speaking at the event, Rohit Anand said that in India, transgender individuals can apply online for a transgender certificate and identity card through the National Portal for Transgender Persons. This nationally recognized card, provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is mandatory to access the welfare measures offered under the Support f...