2019 – Posted in: Press Information Bureau

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to introduce The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019.

The Bill provides a mechanism for their social, economic and educational empowerment.

The Bill will benefit a large number of transgender persons, mitigate the stigma, discrimination, and abuse against this marginalized section.
This will lead to inclusiveness and will make the transgender persons productive members of society.

The Bill defines a transgender person as one who is partly female or male; or a combination of female and male; or neither female nor male.
A transgender person must obtain a certificate of identity as proof of recognition of identity as a transgender person.
The Bill prohibits discrimination against a transgender person in areas such as education, employment, and healthcare.
Offences like compelling a transgender person to beg, denial of access to a public place, physical and sexual abuse, etc. would attract up to two years’ imprisonment and a fine.
All public and private establishments are prohibited from discriminating against a transgender person in employment matters, including recruitment and promotion.
The central or state governments shall provide welfare schemes and programmes to facilitate and support livelihood for transgender.
Educational institutions shall provide inclusive education and opportunities for sports, recreation and leisure activities to transgender.
The central and state governments shall take steps to provide healthcare facilities to transgender.
A National Council for Transgender (NCT) persons will be set up to advise the central government on policies, and legislation related to transgender.

Source: PIB

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