Part of: GS Prelims and GS – I – Social issues & GS-II – Policies and interventions
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A ‘Transgender Community Desk’ was inaugurated at Gachibowli Police Station, Telangana.
It is India’s first-of-its-kind gender inclusive community policing initiative.
Key takeaways
The desk will be managed by a police liaison officer and a transgender person who is designated as community coordinator.
It will be the focal point for all grievance redressal (violence, discrimination, etc.) among the transgender community of the district.
It will also provide counselling, legal aid, soft skills training, job placements, etc. in partnership with the Department of Women and Child Welfare, and District Legal Services Authority.
