Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme

Description
The scheme "Transgender Utthan Kosh – Identity Card for Transgender" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, with the aim of identifying transgender persons and issuing identity cards to them. This certificate/identity card will be valid for all government purposes, including obtaining a ration card, Aadhaar card, birth certificate, etc. For the issuance of identity cards, NGOs can generate ID cards through the online portal, for which they will receive an honorarium per ID card. If a transgender person applies for the ID card independently through the online portal, they can receive the payment directly into their account upon presenting their own card.

Benefits
• Issuance of identification cards to recognized transgender individuals.
• Transgender person applies for an ID card themselves, the payment will be made to their account upon presentation of the ID card.
• This certificate/identity card will be valid for all government purposes like ration card, Aadhaar card and birth certificate etc.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant must belong to the transgender community.

Required Documents
• Non-judicial Affidavit (self-declaring gender identity)
• Income Certificate
• Residential proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or any government-issued proof)
• Passport-sized Photograph
• Transgender Identity Card (If applied self)
• Bank passbook copy (If applied self)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of this scheme?
A: The scheme provides transgender individuals with official identity cards recognizing their self-identified gender.

Q: Who can apply for the identity card?
A: Any transgender individual residing in Rajasthan can apply.

Q: Is medical examination required for identity verification?
A: No, the identity card is issued based on self-declaration.

Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: The applicant needs to submit an affidavit, residential proof, and a passport-sized photograph.

Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: The application should be submitted at the District Collector's Office.

Q: Is there an application fee?
A: No, there is no fee for applying for the identity card.

Q: How long does it take to receive the identity card?
A: The identity card is issued within 15 working days after verification.

Q: How will the applicant be informed of a rejection?
A: The applicant will be notified within 7 working days with reasons for rejection.

Q: Can a rejected applicant reapply?
A: Yes, by addressing the rejection reasons and submitting a revised application.

Q: How long does the re-evaluation process take?
A: The revised application review process should be completed within 30 working days.

Q: Is there an age limit for applying?
A: No, there is no age restriction for applying for the identity card.

Q: Who supervises the issuance of the identity card?
A: The District-Level Committee under the District Collector supervises the process.