Transgenders

For the first time in India, transgenders have cleared physical examinations for recruitment in the police. As per sources, four transgender candidates have cleared the physical exam for the post of police constable and will now appear for the written exam on May 7.  In total, out of seven lakh candidates, 83,745 have cleared the physical test, of which four are transgenders, who were allowed to appear for examination.

In a unique initiative, the Assam government has launched a COVID-19 vaccination drive for transgenders in the state. Under this drive, 30 members of the community were vaccinated with the first dose at a shelter home in Guwahati on May 14. With a reported population of 20,000 transgender members in the state, the drive currently functional in Guwahati will be extended to other parts depending on the vaccine supply.