Plea filed in SC to establish Transgender Welfare Board to address social welfare issues of trans-people

Mar 01, 2021

New Delhi [India], March 1 : A petition was filed on Monday in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Centre and state governments...

J-K sets up transgender welfare board to protect their rights, interests

Jul 13, 2022

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 : Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday announced the constitution of a transgender welfare board for the...

SC seeks response from Centre, States regarding plea to establish Transgender Welfare Board

Apr 12, 2021

New Delhi [India], April 12 : The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and State governments on a petition seeking direction...

After SC order, 5 states set-up Transgender Welfare Boards

Jan 21, 2025

The State governments of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Rajasthan have constituted the Transgender Welfare Board, the Supreme Court was told on...

"Filled with excitement", says Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara on invitation of 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony

Jan 13, 2024

After receiving the invitation for the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya, Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara and a member of...

Tripura to constitute transgender protection cells in all districts

Jun 12, 2024

The Social Welfare Department of Tripura has requested all the District Magistrates to constitute transgender protection cells that will act as grievance redressal centres...