Overview

• The board, announced by CM Rekha Gupta on June 7, is tasked with policy formulation, welfare scheme design, grievance redressal for transgender residents.
• It will simplify self-declaration of gender identity, issuance of identity certificates, ID cards through the District Magistrate.
• Planned infrastructure measures include dedicated third-gender toilets in government buildings, hospital wards with gender-specific healthcare services.
• Sensitisation campaigns in educational institutions, workplaces will foster inclusion for transgender community members.
• Additional support measures encompass temporary shelters, employment training programmes, tailored social security schemes.