Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in India have historically and culturally been accepted under the Hijra concept. But they are still struggling for their rights and here is a good news for them.
Reserve bank of india has directed all banks to recognize Hijra’s under third gender category. It asked the banks to enable Hijra’s to use banking services like common people.It asked the banks to allot third gender column in the bank forms. The decision has been cheered by LGBT activists, who say that it’s a positive sign for them to live freely in society.
The supreme court of India recently ruled that transgender people would be recognised on under a seperate "third gender" category. On 15 April 2014, Supreme Court of India declared transgender people as a socially and economically backward class entitled to reservations in Education and Job, and also directed union and state governments to frame welfare schemes for them.
Reserve bank of india has directed all banks to recognize Hijra’s under third gender category. It asked the banks to enable Hijra’s to use banking services like common people.It asked the banks to allot third gender column in the bank forms. The decision has been cheered by LGBT activists, who say that it’s a positive sign for them to live freely in society.
The supreme court of India recently ruled that transgender people would be recognised on under a seperate "third gender" category. On 15 April 2014, Supreme Court of India declared transgender people as a socially and economically backward class entitled to reservations in Education and Job, and also directed union and state governments to frame welfare schemes for them.