India’s first homes for transgender children in need of care and protection will soon be established in Bengaluru. Two government-run homes for transgender children will be established in Bengaluru Urban.
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Key-Points
The Ministry of Women and Child Development gave its nod for the project last week.
Many transgender children in State-run children’s homes for girls or boys were not comfortable.
It is essential that a home is established for transgender children as they face a lot of stigma and abuse.
Establishing a separate home and giving them attention and care at a young age will help address some of their concerns.”
