The Kerala High Court observed that the UDF government's Priyadarshini Scheme, offering free KSRTC travel for women and transgender persons, fulfills an election promise and is a policy decision. Hearing a PIL alleging discrimination and financial burden, the court reserved its verdict
Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme offering free travel in ordinary KSRTC buses for women and transgender persons commenced on Monday. Beneficiaries hailed the initiative for reducing commuting costs, while opposition parties and transport workers raised concerns over implementation and financial sustainability
Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. Part of the Congress-led government’s election promises, the initiative aims to reduce travel costs and boost mobility and participation
KSRTC has announced that women and transgender persons can travel free from June 15 under the Priyadarshini scheme on seven categories of ordinary bus services. The Kerala government will reimburse KSRTC, while special stickers will identify eligible buses
By replacing self-identification with medical verification, the Bill contradicts constitutional protections and the Supreme Court’s 2014 ruling, undermining fundamental rights
City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned transgender groups against forced money collection after rising complaints of harassment in Hyderabad. At a meeting in Ameerpet, officials assured firm action on violations and promised support for community members seeking dignity and welfare benefits.
The suspects who started begging at various traffic junctions in the city and in trains, eventually targeted passengers found traveling alone. They threatened and extorted money from them
Following instructions from superior officers, Inspector James Babu of the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), along with officials from the local police stations formed seven special teams and raided several hotspots
Collector Pamela Satpathy said employment opportunities would be given by forming groups and steps would also be taken to strengthen their financial status by providing bank loans.
Owing to the stigma over being treated as second grade citizens by many, transgender persons earlier would not come forward to vote or even enroll their names in the electoral rolls.
