Scheme for Supportive Money to the Parents of Transgender Children

Description
The "Scheme for Supportive Money to the Parents of Transgender Children" was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The scheme aims to support 5,000 beneficiaries annually, with the potential for higher numbers based on State/UT identification. Transgender persons face stigma and discrimination in almost every sphere of their life including within the group, health facilities, education, employment, etc. Awareness and information are needed among parents to support their gender-nonconforming or transgender children, setting aside their discomfort and deeply held normative attitudes.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per transgender parent per child per month.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The Parents must certify on an affidavit that they have a child exhibiting gender non-conforming behavior.
2. - The child's age should be less than 18 years.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The parents/guardians should visit (during office hours) the State Government or UT Administration office. and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect f…
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Step 1: The parents/guardians should visit (during office hours) the State Government or UT Administration office. and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the State Government or UT Administration office.
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Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the State Government or UT Administration office.

Required Documents
• Affidavit (certifying the child’s gender non-conforming behavior).
• Bank/Post Office Account Details.
• Guardianship Certificate (In case of the parent’s death, a guardianship certificate from a Competent Authority) (If applicable).
• Any Other Document (If required).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: To provide financial support to parents of transgender children.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: The financial assistance of [?]1,000 per month per transgender child.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Parents of transgender children under 18 years old showing gender non-conforming behavior.

Q: Who receives the supportive money if the parent is deceased?
A: The guardian, upon presenting a guardianship certificate from a Competent Authority.

Q: How is the supportive money disbursed to the beneficiaries?
A: It is credited directly into a post office or scheduled commercial bank account of the beneficiary.

Q: Can more than 5,000 beneficiaries be covered under the scheme?
A: Yes, if States/UTs identify more eligible beneficiaries and seek assistance.

Q: What is the funding pattern of the scheme?
A: 100% Central Assistance from the Government of India.

Q: When is the Central share of the funding released?
A: 50% at the beginning of the financial year and the remaining 50% upon submission of the utilization certificate.

Q: Where should the application for the scheme be submitted?
A: At the relevant State Government or UT Administration office.

Q: Who monitors the implementation of the scheme?
A: The State Governments/UT Administrations, with regular reports to the Government of India.