A TG Suraksha Trust is scheduled to be formally launched on June 18. With the effort of trust president Menaka Kinnar and secretary Pratap Sahoo, the rust would be dedicated to work for justice to the Hijras (third gender-TG) of all over the State.
The trust would also help other needy people of the society, said Menaka at a Press meet here on Wednesday.
The Nikhila Odisha Hijra Mahasangha has been fighting for the demands of the eunuchs for last 18 years. The Mahasangha would also organise a State-level convention on June 18. A 12-point charter of demands of the eunuchs would be discussed on the occasion. Around 500 Hijras from all over the State would participate in the convention, informed Menaka. The demands include getting voter identity cards, BPl cards and Aadhaar cards, etc.
The demands also include giving the Hijras priority in the educational sector.
The Kinnars should be benefitted under the Rajeev Awas Yojana in cities and Indira Awas Yojana in villages, Menaka added.
Trust vice-president Prasant Kumar Bisoi, Madhuri Kinnar, Sonam Kinnar, Sadhana Mishra and Meera Parida were present, among others.