Initiative towardsTransgenders to pursue Higher Education

The Kerala government has removed the upper age limit for transgender students seeking admission to various courses in the State universities and its affiliated arts and science colleges.

  • Earlier, a survey by the Department of Social Justice had found that the transgender students have to discontinue their studies often due to societal issues.
  • Kerala was the first State in the country to announce a transgender policy in 2015.

Finer Points

  • The decision to relax the upper age limit is expected to encourage transgenders in the State to pursue various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • The government had sanctioned two seats exclusively for transpersons in ....
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