COVID-19 crisis | Centre announces financial aid of Rs 1,500 each for transgender community

Last year, the Social Justice & Empowerment ministry provided similar financial assistance and ration kits to transgender persons during lockdown. A total amount of 98.50 lakh rupees was incurred which benefited nearly 7000 transgenders across the country.

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May 24, 2021 / 18:45 IST

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The Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on May 24 announced subsistence allowance of Rs 1,500 to each transgender person as immediate support to meet their basic requirements amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government has asked the NGOs and community-based Organisations (CBOs) working for Transgender Persons to spread awareness on the same. The Ministry said that the financial assistance will help the transgender community to meet their day-to-day needs.

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Earlier last year, the ministry provided similar financial assistance and ration kits to transgender persons during lockdown. A total amount of 98.50 lakh rupees was incurred which benefited nearly 7000 transgenders across the country.

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COVID-19 crisis | Centre announces financial aid of Rs 1,500 each for transgender community

Last year, the Social Justice & Empowerment ministry provided similar financial assistance and ration kits to transgender persons during lockdown. A total amount of 98.50 lakh rupees was incurred which benefited nearly 7000 transgenders across the country.

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COVID-19 crisis | Centre announces financial aid of Rs 1,500 each for transgender community

Last year, the Social Justice & Empowerment ministry provided similar financial assistance and ration kits to transgender persons during lockdown. A total amount of 98.50 lakh rupees was incurred which benefited nearly 7000 transgenders across the country.

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