SFSMTTPOTC
What this is
The "Scheme for Supportive Money to the Parents of Transgender Children" aims to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000/- to the parents of transgender children. Transgender persons face stigma and discrimination in almost every sphere of their life including within the group, health facilities.
In detail
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.
Who qualifies
- The Parents must certify on an affidavit that they have a child exhibiting gender non-conforming behavior.
- The child's age should be less than 18 years.
What you get
- Financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per transgender parent per child per month.
not about the scheme.
Provenance
| schemeName | Scheme for Supportive Money to the Parents of Transgender Children | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |