What you get
- Financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per transgender parent per child per month.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the purpose of the scheme?
To provide financial support to parents of transgender children.
How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
The financial assistance of [?]1,000 per month per transgender child.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Parents of transgender children under 18 years old showing gender non-conforming behavior.
Who receives the supportive money if the parent is deceased?
The guardian, upon presenting a guardianship certificate from a Competent Authority.
How is the supportive money disbursed to the beneficiaries?
It is credited directly into a post office or scheduled commercial bank account of the beneficiary.
Can more than 5,000 beneficiaries be covered under the scheme?
Yes, if States/UTs identify more eligible beneficiaries and seek assistance.
What is the funding pattern of the scheme?
100% Central Assistance from the Government of India.
When is the Central share of the funding released?
50% at the beginning of the financial year and the remaining 50% upon submission of the utilization certificate.
Where should the application for the scheme be submitted?
At the relevant State Government or UT Administration office.
Who monitors the implementation of the scheme?
The State Governments/UT Administrations, with regular reports to the Government of India.