The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) on February 14, 2024, issued the notification regarding the Policy regarding “Equal Opportunities policy for Transgender Persons”
The following has been stated namely: -
• This applies to all employees of the Ministry and its operations
• The primary objective of this comprehensive policy is to create an atmosphere that ensures the fair treatment of transgender individuals, free from discrimination, harassment, and bias, while establishing a robust grievance redressal mechanism.
• It is to ensure infrastructural facilities (such as unisex toilets) and amenities (such as hygiene products) to be provided to the transgender persons to effectively discharge their duties.
• The Ministry will conduct regular training programs to raise awareness about transgender issues and promote understanding among employees.
[Notification No. DP-13011(7)/2/2021-DP-1]
