Skip to main content
Hon. K. JagadeshwariMinister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment
Back to Social Welfare Overview
Welfare Scheme Profile

Transgender Welfare & Livelihood Support

Education, skill training, livelihood and housing support for transgender persons with official ID.

What the Scheme Does (Objective)

  • Supports transgender persons with education, skill training, and livelihood programmes.
  • Helps with identity documents, housing, and access to government schemes.
  • Works for equal opportunities, dignity, and social inclusion.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Transgender persons with valid Transgender Certificate / Identity Card issued by the District Magistrate/Collector.
  • Residents of Tamil Nadu.
  • As per specific scheme criteria (income, age, type of support).

Required Documents

  • Transgender Certificate / Identity Card
  • Aadhaar card
  • Income certificate (if applicable)
  • Address proof
  • Educational certificates (if applying for education/skill schemes)
  • Bank account details
  • Passport‑size photographs

Important Notes & Guidelines

Guideline 1

This website only provides information, not application processing.

Guideline 2

First obtain the official Transgender ID, then approach Social Welfare for schemes.

Guideline 3

Ask specifically about housing, skill training, livelihood, and education schemes available in your district.

Guideline 4

For any discrimination or rights violation, you can also approach the District Collector’s office or State Transgender Welfare Board.

Submission Center

Where to Apply

This scheme operates strictly via offline physically filed submissions. Applications can be acquired and filed at the following nodal centers:

District Social Welfare Office
Transgender Welfare Board Office / Cell (if available in the district)
Taluk / Corporation Office (for local scheme linkage and referral)
Office Visit Advice: Always bring duplicates of your identity, address proofs, and recent photographs to avoid return trips.
Notice to Applicants

This is a professional personal/public-service website for Hon. K. Jagadeshwari, Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment.

This website is NOT an official government portal, does NOT process online welfare submissions, and does NOT charge any fees.

Please refer directly to the respective department offices of the State of Tamil Nadu for formal processing.

Need Clarification?

If you have questions about the procedures or need support finding the right offices, feel free to use the Media & Connect desk.

Message Minister’s Office