Empowering the Marginalised under 5T Governance Framework: Rs 4 Cr Paid to 236 TG Partners in Urban Programmes

Bhubaneswar: As many as 236 transgenders partnering in urban programmes have been paid a sum of rupees four crore as service charges, informed G. Mathivathanan Principal Secretary of H&UD Department.

The State Government has taken significant strides in inclusive sanitation practices, wherein Urban Local Bodies across the State are partnering with transgender community in Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM), Solid Waste Management, Water Supply Management and other essential urban services.

Notably, 236 transgenders from 34 TG groups have actively participated in various urban programs and earned approximately Rs. 4 crore as service charges to date as per 5T Governance Framework in Odisha.

The H&UD Department Principal Secretary further informed that we are Transcending Barriers- Building Partnership with Transgender Community. The 236 TGs partnering with urban programme wise are in shelter for urban homeless 1 , Jalasathi 1 , parking fee collection 18, water treatment plant 31 , urban professionals 2 , support staff 32 , MUKTA 24 , solid water processing centres 41 , FSTP plant 43 and in sanitation vehicle driving 43 .