NCTP representatives meet Odisha Governor, demand April 15 be celebrated as 'National Transgender Day'

Mar 19, 2021

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 19 : Representatives of the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) on Thursday submitted a memorandum to Governor Ganeshi Lal,...

Odisha's Meera Parida thanks Centre for selection as member of National Council for Transgender Persons

Aug 22, 2020

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Aug 22 : Meera Parida, one of 5 members of the National Council for Transgender Persons, constituted by the Centre on...

"Only one case registered under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in 2022", says NCRB

Dec 05, 2023

The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annual report says that only one case has been registered under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act...

Bhutan: National Council adopts Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Oct 19, 2023

"The adoption of the convention would enable persons with disabilities to have access to fundamental rights, health and education, economic independence and civil and...

Telangana govt rolls out free bus travel scheme for women, transgender people

Dec 08, 2023

The government of Telangana launched the 'Maha Lakshmi scheme' on Thursday which provides free travel for women, girls and transgender persons.

Kerala HC adjourns plea against exclusion of trans people from NCC enrollment

Jan 08, 2021

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 8 : The Kerala High Court on Friday adjourned the matter of a transwoman's plea against the exclusion of transgender...