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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the nodal ministry for the welfare of marginalized sections including Transgender Persons. It enacted the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, which came into force on 10.01.2020, followed by the Rules notified on 29.09.2020.

2020

Established

New Delhi

Headquarters

32117

Number of Certificate Issued

32103

Number of Identity Card Issued

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a National level umbrella scheme namely “SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes two sub-schemes –

‘Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’ and ‘Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’.

This umbrella scheme would cover several comprehensive measures including welfare measures for both transgender persons and persons who are engaged in the act of begging with focus extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, education, skill development, economic linkages etc with the support of State Governments/UTs/Local Urban Bodies, Voluntary Organizations, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and institutions and others.

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Composite Medical Health

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Garima Greh: Shelter Homes

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Reports

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Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026
21 Apr 2026
Type: Acts & Rules • File: (0 MB)
National Council of Transgender Persons re-constitution notification dated 16.11.2023
08 Mar 2026
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: (0 MB)
Updated SMILE scheme (Transgender sub-scheme)
08 Mar 2026
Type: Acts & Rules • File: (0 MB)
Affidavit Format
27 Feb 2026
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Latest Updates

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National Council of Transgender Persons re-constitution notification dated 16.11.2023
08 Mar 2026
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: (0 MB)
Constitution of National Council for Transgender Persons Notification
27 Feb 2026
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: (0 MB)
Model Transgender Welfare Board (Hindi)
26 Feb 2026
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: (0 MB)
Equal Opportunity Policy for Transgender Persons (Hindi)
26 Feb 2026
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: (0 MB)

Testimonials

SMILE scheme is aimed to create an inclusive society wherein transgender persons & persons involved in the act of beggary live a life of dignity and respect. The scheme ropes in the support of state Governments/UTs/Local urban bodies, voluntary organizations, community based organizations (CBOs) and institutions and others so that they can work together in a coordinated manner for the welfare of this marginalized section.
Dr Virendra Kumar
Dr Virendra KumarHon’ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
SMILE scheme which is being implemented across the country would cover several targeted welfare measures for both transgender persons and persons who are engaged in the act of beggary with an emphasis on comprehensive rehabilitation that includes provision of medical facilities, counseling, education, skill development, economic linkages etc.
Shri. Ramdas Athawale
Shri. Ramdas AthawaleMinister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
The SMILE Scheme, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, aims to mainstream transgender persons by addressing their unique psycho-social, socio-economic, and health issues. Through holistic development and stakeholder collaboration, we strive to build an inclusive society and safeguard their rights, paving the way for social justice and empowerment.
Shri. B.L.Verma
Shri. B.L.VermaMinister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Through SMILE scheme, the Ministry aims to eradicate the differential treatment prevelant in the society towards transgender persons and persons involved in the act of beggary. The welfare measures have been tailor made keeping in view the varied needs of the community to achieve social justice & to ensure their rights are safeguarded.
Sh. Sudhansh Pant
Sh. Sudhansh PantSecretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
The SMILE scheme intends to mainstream the transgender persons & persons involved in the act of beggary by creating an enabling environment for their holistic development. Keeping in view their psycho-social, socio-economic and health issues, it is paramount that the stakeholders converge their efforts to generate awareness among the masses to build an inclusive society.
Smt. Yogita SwaroopSr. Economic Advisor, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

TG Certificate and ID Card Received

TG Certificate & ID Card data: 116 total applications, 44 certificates issued, 44 ID cards issued, 6 not eligible, and 38 pending.

Pending Application (TG Certificate and ID Card)

Pending TG applications: about 38 in 1–3 months, 0 in 4–6 months, and 0 in 7–12 months.

State wise Application Count for TG Certificate and ID Card

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