India, Aug. 7 -- The state government may conduct a comprehensive census of the LGBT community and provide reservation to transgender individuals in educational institutions.

This was revealed during the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted State Transgender Welfare Board today.

The high-level meeting was chaired by Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Minister Nityananda Gond. Department officials and community representatives gathered to review ongoing welfare schemes and outline critical policy decisions to empower transgender individuals across the state.

During the meeting, the Minister highlighted the major achievements made under state and central flagship initiatives. Under the Sweekruti scheme, ...