Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 27th Session (1-12 May 2017) on Transgender Persons : 3rd UPR of India. [Geneva, 4 May 2017]
1. On the issue of transgender persons, the Government has introduced in the Parliament "The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016" for welfare of transgender persons. The Bill has provisions for non-discrimination against a Transgender, recognition of identity of such Persons and conferring upon them, the right to self perceived gender identity, provision for change of gender, right of residence, formulation of welfare schemes and programmes for education, social security and health. It also provides for the formation of a National Council for Transgender Persons and penalties for offences against such persons.
2. Presently, this Bill has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee for their examination.
3. Additionally, in April 2014, the Supreme Court gave a landmark judgement directing the Government to declare transgenders as a ‘third gender’ and included them in the ‘Other Backward Classes’ which ensures a large number or rights under the Constitution.
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