What major legal steps were taken for transgender rights?
Many major steps have been taken for transgender rights in India. The first step came in 2009, when the election commission added the option of "other" gender in the voter form. This allows transgender people to identify themselves while voting. The second major step was the supreme Court's NALSA decision in 2014. In this, the court said that transgender people are the "third gender" and their rights are human rights. This decision strengthened their lives legally. The third step was the Transgender Law of 2019, which was made to protect their rights. All these steps show that efforts are being made to recognize transgender people in India.
Government decisions for transgender welfare
The government has started many schemes for the welfare of transgender people. They get help from the SMILE scheme. Shelter homes named Garima Griha have been built, where they can live. They get health insurance from the Ayushman Bharat TG Plus scheme. A national portal has also been created, where they can register their information. Now transgender people can also get disability pension, as the option of "transgender" has been added to the form. Rules have been made for their privacy and respect in prisons. Some states like maharashtra and kerala have provided transgender cells in colleges and hostels in universities. All these efforts are to make their lives easier.
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