Dispur: The Assam government has taken a major step towards supporting the transgender community by officially recognising them as part of the Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC). This move follows the Supreme Court’s directive aimed at including transgender individuals in welfare and development programmes.

After a Cabinet meeting on Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision while addressing the media. He said, “In Assam, individuals belonging to the transgender or third gender community will now be officially recognised under a new provision. Following the Supreme Court’s directive, they have been granted SEBC status.”

The chief minister further clarified........

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