Kinar Saathi is a government digital portal dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of transgender (Kinnar) community members. It provides a centralized platform for accessing government schemes, applying for identity certificates, filing grievances, and connecting with support services.
Any transgender person residing in India can register on the portal. Registration requires a valid Aadhaar number for identity verification. Family members, caregivers, and NGO workers can also create accounts to assist beneficiaries.
Currently, the portal is available in English and Hindi. Support for regional languages including Marathi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and others will be added in upcoming updates.
No. All services on the Kinar Saathi portal are completely free of charge. There is no fee for registration, scheme application, ID certificate application, or grievance filing.
Under Section 5 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, you can apply to the District Magistrate of your district. Required documents include proof of identity, address proof, and a declaration of self-perceived gender identity. The application can be submitted through this portal or directly at the DM office.
The District Magistrate is required to issue the certificate within 30 days of receiving the application. If additional verification is needed, it may take up to 60 days.
Yes. Under Section 7 of the Act, a transgender person who has undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery can apply for a revised certificate indicating their changed gender. A certificate from the medical superintendent of the hospital is required.
Yes. The Certificate of Identity issued under the Transgender Persons Act is a legally valid government document. It can be used for accessing schemes, welfare benefits, and as identity proof for various purposes.
SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) is an umbrella scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It includes sub-schemes for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Transgender Persons covering shelter, food, medical care, education, and skill development.
Garima Greh are shelter homes established specifically for transgender persons. They provide safe accommodation, food, recreational facilities, skill development, and medical support. Currently operational in several cities across India.
Transgender persons are covered under Ayushman Bharat - PMJAY for health insurance up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. The scheme covers hospitalization, pre and post-hospitalization expenses, and day care surgeries including SRS at empaneled hospitals.
You can apply through this portal by navigating to the Schemes section, selecting the relevant scheme, and completing the online application. Alternatively, visit your District Social Welfare Office or the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9-10) and Post-Matric Scholarship (Class 11 onwards) are available for transgender students. These cover tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other academic expenses. Apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
Click the "Register" button, enter your Aadhaar number, verify via OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile, and complete the registration form with personal details, state, city, and other required information.
Ensure your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar. Check network connectivity and wait 60 seconds before requesting a resend. If the issue persists, contact the helpline at 1800-123-4567.
Click "Forgot Password" on the login page, enter your registered Aadhaar number or email, and follow the OTP-based verification to reset your password.
Yes. The portal follows Government of India cybersecurity guidelines. All personal data is encrypted and stored securely. We do not share personal information with third parties without your consent, as per the IT Act and Data Protection regulations.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 guarantees: right to self-perceived gender identity, non-discrimination in education, employment, healthcare, access to public services, right to residence, and penalties for offences against transgender persons.
You can: (1) File a complaint on this portal under Grievance section, (2) Contact NALSA for free legal aid, (3) File an FIR at the nearest police station, (4) Call our toll-free helpline 1800-123-4567 for immediate assistance.
Yes. The Supreme Court in Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) read down Section 377 of IPC, decriminalizing consensual sexual activity between adults of the same sex.
Yes. After obtaining the Certificate of Identity from the District Magistrate, you can apply for name and gender changes on Aadhaar, PAN card, voter ID, passport, and other government documents.