3.7.1. Schemes

SWEEKRUTI

“SWEEKRUTI” is an umbrella scheme launched by Odisha Government which is to be operated in a mission mode with manifold objectives. To ensure equitable justice for transgender persons the Sweekruti scheme focuses on the following broad objectives:

♤ To create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice & empowerment of transgender persons of the state.

♤ To encourage voluntary action and participation of all stake holders for ensuring effective social integration of transgender persons.

♤ To expand outreach activities for protection of rights and entitlements of transgender persons in the state.

♤ To promote individual and group endeavours by transgender persons for employment, self- employment and other socio-educational services.

♤ To strengthen the existing implementation machinery and create facilities for coverage of all transgender persons of the state.

The approach of this scheme is to make available the whole range of services necessary for rehabilitation of transgender persons. With a view to include transgender persons in the mainstream of society and actualizing their potential, the thrust would be on the following key strategies:

♤ Survey & Identification of all Transgender persons in the state and issue of certificates, multipurpose smart cards,etc.

♤ Assistance to parents of transgender children and provision of pre and post- matric scholarship for all transgender children pursuing education.

♤ Skill upgradation and entrepreneurship development training, supply of Self Employment Kit and strengthening Self Help Groups.

♤ Support for Critical Health Care & group insurance support for transgender persons.

♤ Provision for Legal Aid and advice, counseling and guidance services for transgender persons in distress.

♤ Organization of Community Awareness, sensitization and campaign on rights of transgender persons and training of staff and volunteers.