Transgender persons to get ‘special healthcare benefits’, says govt

In a landmark resolution on Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) underneath the Union Health Ministry and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to furnish an inclusive and composite health package for transgender individuals below Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized that the government is working in a decisive way to not solely recognize the rights of the transgender community but has taken quite a number steps for their welfare. He congratulated the Ministry of Social Justice

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