Ranchi to Establish 50-Bed Shelter Home for Transgender Individuals at Bus Terminal
Ranchi to Open 50-Bed Transgender Shelter Home at Bus Terminal
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The Ranchi Municipal Corporation is launching a 50-bed shelter home for transgender individuals at the Birsa Munda Bus Terminal in Khadgarha, Jharkhand, India. This initiative aims to enhance inclusivity and provide safe accommodation for vulnerable groups, including the homeless and migrant laborers.
- 01A 50-bed shelter home for transgender individuals will be established at the Birsa Munda Bus Terminal.
- 02The Ranchi Municipal Corporation is focusing on improving facilities for women and transgender people.
- 03The initiative is part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission.
- 04Two additional shelter homes for women and men are also planned, each with 50 beds.
- 05Infrastructure upgrades for existing shelter homes are underway, with a target completion in six months.
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The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) is set to open a 50-bed shelter home for transgender individuals at the Birsa Munda Bus Terminal in Khadgarha, Jharkhand, India. This initiative is part of RMC's commitment to enhance inclusivity and provide dedicated facilities for women and transgender people, focusing on privacy, safety, and improved sanitation. RMC administrator Sushant Gaurav emphasized the importance of expanding coverage for vulnerable groups. Under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), the RMC plans to build two additional shelter homes—one for women and another for men, each with a capacity of 50 beds. The project will also involve upgrading existing shelters at Dhurwa and ITI bus stands, increasing their capacity from 16 and 14 beds to 50 beds each. The total investment for these projects is approximately ₹1.25 crore (roughly $150,000 USD) each. Security measures, including CCTV cameras and inverters, will be implemented to ensure the safety and comfort of residents.
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This initiative will provide essential support and safe accommodation for transgender individuals and other vulnerable populations in Ranchi, enhancing their living conditions.
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