THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY
VOL. LXI No.19 THURSDAY 31th JULY, 2025/ 9th SRAVANA, 1947 (SAKA)
LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
(Directorate of Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs)
Kavaratti - 682 555
F. No. 14/6/2020-SWTA/448 Dated: 29.07.2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
In compliance with the instructions issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment regarding the welfare and rights of transgender individuals, various facilities and support measures are to be implemented for their benefit in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
However, as no individual has officially identified themselves as transgender within the Union Territory of Lakshadweep so far, the implementation of these measures has not been possible.
Therefore, it is notified that any individual residing in Lakshadweep who identifies as transgender is kindly requested to contact the Director, Directorate of Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs within 30 days from the date of this notice.
The Director, Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs is the Nodal Officer for the matters related to the welfare of Transgender and will ensure that necessary support and facilities are extended as per the instructions.
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M. Bharani, DANICS Director Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs LGP. Kvt. M-664/07-25/10