The Government of Karnataka drafted and published a detailed Karnataka State Policy on transgender persons in 2017. The policy acknowledges the Supreme Court decision in NALSA v. Union of India, recognises the structural discrimination faced by transgender persons and the lack of recognition of their rights in various criminal and civil statutes. The objective of the […]
TAMIL NADU ARAVANIGAL (TRANSGENDER) WELFARE BOARD: CASE STUDY (UNDP, 2012)
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) published this case study of the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board (“the Board”) in 2012. This report focuses on the formation, structure, accomplishments and challenges of the Board. Further, it provides insights for developing such boards in other Indian states. FORMATION OF THE TAMIL NADU WELFARE BOARD The Government […]