India, Feb. 22 -- The Delhi Government is likely to notify rules for the inclusion of transgender persons under the SMILE scheme, Garima Greh shelter homes and Ayushman Bharat TG Plus health coverage within the next 15 days.

An official said that the rules will provide legal recognition, access to livelihood support, healthcare, education, rehabilitation and protection against discrimination for transgender persons.

These rules will be in line with the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and constitutional guarantees of equality and dignity, he said.

The draft rules have completed the consultation process, and the gazette notification file has been sent for the final signature of the lieutenant governor, after which t...