Goa, Nov. 10 -- The Goa Government has officially recognised the transgender community as Socially and Educationally Backward and included it in the State's Other Backward Classes (OBC) list.

With the issuance of the notification, eligible members of the transgender community will now be entitled to reservation benefits in educational institutions and public employment, subject to applicable rules and constitutional provisions.

The move marks an important step towards promoting social inclusion and improving access to educational and employment opportunities for transgender persons in Goa.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Herald Goa....