From seeking alms to managing traffic, incredible journey of 39 transgenders in Telangana
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From seeking alms to managing traffic, incredible journey of 39 transgenders in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: From seeking alms on city roads to managing traffic at the same places, it has been an incredible journey of empowerment for 39 transgenders in Hyderabad who have been inducted as traffic assistants to help the city police. “It is wonderful that we manage traffic at places where we used to beg in the past,” Nisha, a transgender traffic assistant, told PTI on Friday. Sana, another traffic assistant, said it is a matter of pride for them that they get respect from citizens, while people earlier used to hesitate to even speak to them. During a meeting with officials, he said the services of transgenders should be utilised like home guards at traffic signals to prevent traffic violations.

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Watch: Hyderabad’s transgender community find work and joy as traffic assistants
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Hyderabad’s transgender community find work and joy as traffic assistants

The Hindu  

In December 2024, Hyderabad witnessed something extraordinary on its bustling streets. For the first time, the city’s traffic management team welcomed members of the transgender community as Traffic Assistants—a move that’s as inspiring as it is historic. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, in partnership with the state police, spearheaded this initiative to give a big shoutout to inclusivity and …

IT firms keen to offer jobs to transgender community members
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IT firms keen to offer jobs to transgender community members

The Hindu  

Women working in the IT sector in Hyderabad might soon be travelling to and from work in cabs operated by transgender community members. Weeks after transgender persons were appointed as traffic cops in Hyderabad, jobs in the areas of security, maintenance and drivers in IT companies across the Cyberabad Commissionerate have been introduced for the community. “The goal is to …

From Begging to Traffic Management: Empowerment Journey Of 39 Transgenders In Hyderabad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From Begging to Traffic Management: Empowerment Journey Of 39 Transgenders In Hyderabad

ABP News  

Around 39 transgender individuals in Hyderabad have transitioned from seeking alms on city roads to managing traffic as part of the Telangana Police. Nisha, one of the traffic assistants stationed at Patny Centre, expressed her gratitude to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for the opportunity. In November 2024, the initiative began when CM Reddy directed officials to appoint transgender …

Telangana: Journey of 39 transgenders who are inducted as traffic assistants in Hyderabad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana: Journey of 39 transgenders who are inducted as traffic assistants in Hyderabad

India TV News  

'It is wonderful that we are now managing traffic at places where we used to beg', said Nisha, a transgender who is now inducted as a traffic assistant in Hyderabad. Telangana government's initiative of deploying transgenders as traffic assistants is with an aim to eliminate the discriminatory behaviour against them in the society. Telangana government's program The Telangana government in …

39 Transgender Traffic Volunteers Take Charge in Hyderabad
3 months ago

39 Transgender Traffic Volunteers Take Charge in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: “I noticed the trans volunteer at Amberpet today,” remarked a passerby, adding, “Honestly, they didn’t stand out at all. “This is a great sensitisation programme for society who thinks we are only meant for sex work and begging at traffic signals,” said Dr Prachi Rathod, India’s first transgender medical officer at a government hospital. “There’s no distinction in the …

Hyderabad Police Recruitment 2024: 44 transgenders clear physical tests for Traffic Assistants
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Police Recruitment 2024: 44 transgenders clear physical tests for Traffic Assistants

Hindustan Times  

Forty-four transgender persons on Wednesday cleared the physical efficiency tests for selection as Traffic Assistants in the Hyderabad Traffic Police Department. As many as 44 transgenders have cleared physical tests for Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad Police. Addressing them, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police CV Anand said that "you should be a role model for your community and bring a good name …

Transgenders plight unheard as they face harassment availing government's shakti scheme
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Transgenders plight unheard as they face harassment availing government's shakti scheme

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Despite the promise of inclusivity under the state government's Shakti scheme, which offers free bus travel for women in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses, members of the transgender communities are facing relentless harassment. Speaking to TNIE several individuals and transgender activists have alleged that conductors demand they wear sarees or churidars to "prove" their identity as women, forcing …

44 Transpeople Picked to Assist Traffic Cops in Hyderabad
3 months, 3 weeks ago

44 Transpeople Picked to Assist Traffic Cops in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a first, probably in the world, 44 transgender persons have been selected as Hyderabad city traffic police assistants. They were selected from among 58 contenders in the qualifiers that included a 800 metres running race, high jump and long jump competitions, which were held at Goshamahal police stadium here on Wednesday. Orders of their appointment as traffic assistants …

Extortion by fake transgenders on Hyderabad's ORR service roads and toll gates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Extortion by fake transgenders on Hyderabad's ORR service roads and toll gates

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Toll gates on the Outer Ring Road, and on the Keesara, Ghatkesar, Shamirpet, Warangal and Srisailam routes, where motorists are forced to halt, have become the new spots for individuals pretending to be transgenders and demanding alms. A commuter, Kiran, who uses the Ghatkesar entry and exit gates said: "These are fake transgenders and use aggressive tactics like blocking …

First in India: Transgender persons to manage traffic
6 months, 1 week ago

First in India: Transgender persons to manage traffic

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at inclusivity and providing employment opportunities, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced a new experiment in Hyderabad's traffic management system by hiring transgender individuals as traffic control volunteers. Additionally, the Chief Minister suggested that transgender volunteers should have a special uniform while on duty, creating a sense of professionalism and recognition. The uniform …

Transgender persons protest over Manipur violence in Hyderabad
1 year, 7 months ago

Transgender persons protest over Manipur violence in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Transgender people and sex workers in Hyderabad came together on Tuesday to stage a silent protest over the Manipur violence at the Mother Theresa statue in Secunderabad. We reached Hyderabad as we have some acquaintances here.” Lamboi, another Manipur violence victim, said: “The problem started on night of May 3. Without considering anything, we had to run to save …

In battle for equality, trans persons train as bedside attenders
2 years, 1 month ago

In battle for equality, trans persons train as bedside attenders

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hospitals in Hyderabad will soon see transgender bedside attenders. With integration as the goal, the club spoke to the transgender community at large and its leaders before zeroing in on training them to be bedside attenders. “One needs to know the basics of English and math to measure things like blood pressure, thermometer, administering medicine, glucose tests, bathing, and …

Telangana HC asks state to look into transgenders\' plea for Aasara pension
2 years, 6 months ago

Telangana HC asks state to look into transgenders\' plea for Aasara pension

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the state government to consider positively a PIL seeking extending Aasara pensions to transgender persons. A division bench of Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy observed that it must be done without any second thoughts as transgender persons were vulnerable and faced social taboo. The bench was dealing with …

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