CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the components of the sub-scheme is setting up of Garima Grehs (Shelter Home for Transgender Persons) with the aim of setting up of atleast one Garima Greh in each State.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rules seek to recognise the identity of transgenders and prohibit discrimination in the fields of education, employment, healthcare, holding or disposing of property, holding public or private office, and access to and use of public services and benefits.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) is the statutory body of the Government of India, generally concerned with advising the government on all policy matters affecting transgender, Intersex persons and people with diverse GIESC (Gender identity/expression and sex characteristics) identities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has constituted the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP), under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

Detailed explanation-5: -Objectives of Garima Greh The main aim of Garima Greh’s to provide shelter to Transgender persons with basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and recreational facilities. Besides, it will provide support for the capacity-building/skill development of Transgender persons.