Administrative Agencies

Government departments and partner organizations working for transgender welfare

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Central Government Bodies

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Nodal ministry for transgender welfare, administers SMILE scheme, National Portal

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National Commission for Backward Classes

Advisory body ensuring welfare of socially backward sections

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NALSA (National Legal Services Authority)

Provides free legal aid and services to transgender persons

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Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Healthcare programs including SRS, Ayushman Bharat transgender coverage

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Ministry of Education

Scholarship programs: Pre-Matric & Post-Matric for transgender students

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Ministry of Skill Development

PM-DAKSH and other vocational training programs

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Maharashtra State Bodies

Maharashtra State TG Welfare Board

State-level body for implementation of TG Act and welfare programs

Department of Social Justice

Implements state pension, education, and skill schemes for TG persons

Women & Child Development

Runs shelter homes (Garima Greh) and protection programs

State Legal Services Authority

Free legal representation and awareness camps

District Collector Offices

District-level enrollment, certification, and grievance redressal

Health Department (Maharashtra)

Free SRS surgery, composite health camps, mental health support

Partner NGOs & Organizations

Humsafar Trust

Mumbai-based LGBTQ+ rights organization providing health and advocacy services

Naz Foundation

Works on HIV/AIDS prevention and LGBTQ+ rights

Sangama

Bangalore-based advocacy for sexual minorities and people in sex work

Kinnar Maa Trust

Community organization supporting kinnar community welfare

SAATHI

Counseling and support services for transgender individuals

Impulse Group

Northeast region LGBTQ+ community organization

Solidarity Foundation

Legal literacy and social security for marginalized communities

Ondede

Works on gender, sexuality, and human rights education