Tripura Transgender Welfare Board

The Government of Tripura, Directorate of Social Welfare & Social Education released a notification to constitute the Transgender Welfare Board for Rehabilitation and Welfare of Transgender Persons.

In pursuance of the provision made under Rule 10 (1) of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020 and in order to make a comprehensive guideline for rehabilitation and welfare of the Transgender Persons in the state and to protect their best interest as per ‘The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Acts 2019’, welfare boards are constituted.

The Tripura Transgender Welfare Board is hereby constituted.
The Terms of Reference of the Transgender Welfare Board are also provided.
The Transgender Welfare Board shall meet at least once a year.

COMPOSITION OF TG WELFARE BOARD
The Hon’ble Minister, Social Welfare & Social Education Department	Chairperson
Principal Secretaries, Health & Family Welfare	Member
Secretary, Urban Development	Member
Secretary, Higher & School Education	Member
Secretary, R.D Department	Member
Secretary, Labor Department	Member
Secretary, Law & Parliamentary Affairs	Member
Secretary of Social Welfare & Social Education	Member
Inspector General of Police, Law & Order	Member
Representatives of TG Community	Members
Director, Social Welfare & Social Education	Member Secretary

TERMS OF REFERENCE OF TRIPURA TRANSGENDER WELFARE BOARD

Ensure convergence of existing schemes across departments for a more targeted and focused approach towards the well-being of the TG community.

Facilitate awareness programs in association with other departments, Deputy Magistrate & Collector, and Superintendent of Police of each district through mass media and other methods of a publicity campaign.

In case of any necessity, the State Level Transgender Welfare/Justice Board shall also have the power of discretion.

The Nominated Members of the TG community of the Transgender Welfare Board will help with the issuance of gender identity certificate to a TG person as per the provision made under the “The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Acts, 2019”.

This certificate can be used to revise all the legal documents, such as Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, Adhaar Card, Pan Card, etc. This certificate should be acceptable to all authorities for indicating the TG’s gender in all official documents and to avail access to all eligible schemes and benefits.

Promoting and protecting the right of transgender persons to participate in cultural and recreational ‘activities.

Ensuring an effective “Grievance Redressal Mechanism” in all the establishments as per Section 9 of “The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Acts, 2019”.

Ensuring inclusive education and opportunities for sports, recreation, and other activities for transgender persons without any discrimination in all the educational institutions funded or recognized by the State Government.