Process underway to frame rules for protection of transgenders: Asim

The process of framing rules for the protection of transgender rights in Uttar Pradesh is underway, Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun informed the Assembly.

Replying during the Question Hour to Samajwadi Party MLA Sachin Yadav from Jasrana, Arun said the State Government is fully sensitive and committed to safeguarding the rights of the transgender community and integrating them into the mainstream to make them self-reliant. The Social Welfare Minister said action is in progress to notify the Uttar Pradesh Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2026, under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Arun said identification of transgender persons is a key focus area and the Government has initiated the issuance of identity cards through the National Portal for Transgender Persons to ensure easier access to welfare schemes. Efforts are also being made to provide Ayushman health cards to members of the community, he said.

The minister said the Department has set up call centres to address their grievances. Transgender Protection Cells have been established in every district and at police stations, and a state-level Uttar Pradesh Transgender Welfare Board has already been constituted.