Transgenders policy draft put in public domain

JAMMU: In a decision of far-reaching impact for the ever-ignored class, the state government is formulating a holistic welfare policy for the transgender persons in Jammu and Kashmir. On Sunday, the Social Welfare Department has put the Draft Policy in public domain to solicit views and suggestions of the stakeholders.

“The Government is in the process of formulating a holistic welfare policy for the transgender persons in the state. The policy is aimed at providing a legal framework for the welfare of transgender persons including their social inclusion, education, employment, healthcare and other related issues,” an official spokesman said.

The Social Welfare Department which put the Draft Policy in public domain to solicit views and suggestions of the stakeholders said that the draft is available on official website of the Department at www.jksocialwelfare.nic.in

“Suggestions in this regard can be sent within 15 days to Director Social Welfare Kashmir/Jammu by hand or mailed at [email protected],” it said.