Sarkari Yojana
Garima Greh Shelter Homes For Transgender Persons
About Garima Greh Shelter Homes For Transgender Persons
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, runs “Garima Greh Shelter Homes For Transgender Persons” to give destitute and abandoned transgender persons shelter along with food, medical care, and recreational facilities. > Objectives:
- Providing shelter with essentials such as food, clothing, recreation, medical care, and counselling.
- Safeguarding transgender persons’ rights.
- Ensuring a congenial atmosphere at every Garima Greh through uniform rules and regulations suited to all transgender residents.
- Empowering transgender persons through skill-development and upgradation programmes so they can lead a dignified life, protected from atrocities and social stigma.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
01 Jan 2022
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Garima Greh Shelter Homes For Transgender Persons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility for a Transgender Person to reside at Garima Greh:
Holding a certificate from the National Portal for…
Holding a certificate from the National Portal for Transgender Persons, preferably living below the poverty line; those with a certificate from elsewhere may be encouraged to register on the National Portal.
Being abandoned and aged between 18 and 60
Being abandoned and aged between 18 and 60.
Not engaged in sex work or begging
Not engaged in sex work or begging.
Being unemployed and not engaged in productive commercial…
Being unemployed and not engaged in productive commercial activity. The person must register by completing the admission form (Annexure 2) and the personal affidavit (Annexure 3) from the guidelines document.
Benefits Provided
Garima Greh Shelter Homes For Transgender Persons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Shelter for transgender persons facing social, psychological, and…
Shelter for transgender persons facing social, psychological, and economic hardship.
Essential amenities including food, medical care, and recreation
Essential amenities including food, medical care, and recreation.
Legal aid and psychological counselling to help reintegrate…
Legal aid and psychological counselling to help reintegrate into family and society.
Capacity-building and skill-development training for economic independence and…
Capacity-building and skill-development training for economic independence and better livelihoods.
Help obtaining Identity Cards, PAN Cards, Ration Cards,…
Help obtaining Identity Cards, PAN Cards, Ration Cards, Passports, and other essential documents.
A safe, secure, and positive environment supporting holistic…
A safe, secure, and positive environment supporting holistic development and rehabilitation.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The nationally recognized Transgender certificate and identity card,…
The nationally recognized Transgender certificate and identity card, issued by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, are mandatory to access welfare measures under the SMILE scheme.
This certificate can be obtained from the district…
This certificate can be obtained from the district magistrate's office or the block office. A transgender person who has undergone sex-reassignment must instead get a certificate from hospital authorities.
2022-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Garima Greh Shelter Homes For Transgender Persons through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
A transgender person can visit a Garima Greh and register by completing the admission form and personal affidavit. Garima Greh locations can be found online at https://transgender.dosje.gov.in/Applicant/Registration/ListofNGO.
Objectives
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Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.