Hyderabad, Jan. 21 -- The Department for the Empowerment of Disability, senior citizens, and transgender persons of Telangana state are inviting applications from eligible NGOs/CBOs (Non-Government Organisations/ Community Based Organisations) for the establishment and maintenance of state shelter homes for transgenders in Hyderabad.

The initiative is to cater to the primary needs of providing shelter to transgenders in Hyderabad, who face social, psychological, and economic constraints, with basic amenities like food, medical care, and recreational facilities.

Besides this, providing support for capacity-building/skill development of transgenders, liaison to provide legal care, and psychological counselling to enable them to take baby ...