Scheme for Supportive Money to the Parents of Transgender Children
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
About This Scheme
The "Scheme for Supportive Money to the Parents of Transgender Children" was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The scheme aims to support 5,000 beneficiaries annually, with the potential for higher numbers based on State/UT identification. Transgender persons face stigma and discrimination in almost every sphere of their life including within the group, health facilities, education, employment, etc. Awareness and information are needed among parents to support their gender-nonconforming or transgender children, setting aside their discomfort and deeply held normative attitudes.
Eligibility
- The Parents must certify on an affidavit that they have a child exhibiting gender non-conforming behavior. - The child's age should be less than 18 years.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per transgender parent per child per month.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.