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Old Age Homes for Transgenders

  • 05 May 2025
  • 3 min read

Why in News? 

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to provide old age home facilities to transgender citizens above 60 years of age . 

Key Points 

  • Special facilities for transgenders:
    • Under this initiative, they will be provided essential services like pension, Ayushman Bharat card, regular health check-up, nutritious food, medicines, medical care and mental health counselling. 
    • This initiative of the government aims to ensure social, economic and mental empowerment of the transgender community. 
    • Special arrangements have been made in old age homes for elderly transgender citizens, which include community activities, libraries, yoga and meditation sessions. 
  • Transgender Welfare Policy 2021: 
    • In 2021, the Transgender Welfare Policy was implemented in Uttar Pradesh, under which the Transgender Welfare Board was constituted. 
    • Home of Dignity: 
      • Under this, a Garima Griha has been established in Gorakhpur, where accommodation, education, health services and skill development training are being provided to transgender persons. 
    • Transgender Protection Cell: 
      • Transgender Protection Cells have been established at both district and state levels. 
      • Services like police protection, legal aid, action in cases of harassment and social rehabilitation are provided through these cells . 

Transgender 

  • According to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, Act, 2019 , transgender means a person whose gender does not match the sex assigned to that person at birth. 
    • This includes trans-men and trans-women, intersex variations and gender queer. 
  • India's 2011 Census was the first in its history to include the country's 'trans' population. The report estimated that 4.8 million Indians identified as transgender. 
  • The top 3 states with the largest transgender population are Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. 

  Ayushman Bharat Scheme  

  • About: 
    • Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) is the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme, which provides insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care. 
    • There is no limit on family size, age or gender under AB PM-JAY, ensuring inclusiveness for all beneficiaries.  
      • Apart from this, pre-existing diseases are also covered from day one. 
    • PM-JAY covers 1,949 medical procedures across 27 specialties including free medicines, diagnosis, food, accommodation and 15 days of medicine after hospital discharge . 
  • Eligibility & Beneficiary Identification:  
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