Ranchi, Sept. 9 -- Many transgender persons in Jharkhand still hesitate to come forward and disclose their identity.
This fear has kept them outside the reach of welfare schemes, denying them pensions, health coverage, housing support, and protection against discrimination. The state government is now taking steps to address these gaps.
In a move aligned with national efforts to strengthen transgender welfare, Jharkhand has decided to conduct a statewide survey and form support structures at the district level. The initiative mirrors similar attempts in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where targeted surveys and community outreach have been used to frame welfare policies.
The decision came at a meeting of the Jharkhand Transgender Welf...