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Transgenders eligible for govt jobs under general category in west bengal

The West Bengal cabinet has decided to allow people from the transgender community to apply for government jobs under the general category.

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Published : Nov 26, 2022, 7:39 AM IST

Updated : Nov 29, 2022, 12:23 PM IST

Kolkata : The West Bengal cabinet has decided to allow people from the transgender community to apply for government jobs under the general category. A bill in this regard will be introduced during the next budget session, official said.

"This new law will be helpful for transgenders in getting jobs. It will be formulated in the next budget session," the official said on Friday.
State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said the new rules will be worked out based on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the social welfare department to formulate rules that will enable transgenders to have equal opportunities in all fields. PTI

Kolkata : The West Bengal cabinet has decided to allow people from the transgender community to apply for government jobs under the general category. A bill in this regard will be introduced during the next budget session, official said.

"This new law will be helpful for transgenders in getting jobs. It will be formulated in the next budget session," the official said on Friday.
State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said the new rules will be worked out based on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the social welfare department to formulate rules that will enable transgenders to have equal opportunities in all fields. PTI

Last Updated : Nov 29, 2022, 12:23 PM IST
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