BIHAR POLICE WELCOMES TRANSGENDER SUB-INSPECTORS
Why in the news?
- Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) announced the results of its recent exam, marking the entry of three transgender individuals as sub-inspectors.
- Following a 2021 Patna High Court directive, Bihar government’s decision to recruit transgender individuals aims to promote diversity within public services.
Source: SocialJustice
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020:
- Enacted under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, these rules aim to uphold the rights of transgender individuals.
Key Provisions:
- Recognition of transgender identity to ensure legal acknowledgment and protection.
- Prohibition of discrimination across various sectors including education, employment, healthcare, property rights, public and private office, and access to public services and benefits.
National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP):
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