Ramgarh Now Has Jharkhand’s First ‘TransCafe’ Operated By The Transgender Community

In a recent turn of events, Jharkhand recently got a cafe that will be exclusively operated by the members of the transgender community. The cafe is situated at the District Collectorate Park and was inaugurated by the Ramgarh Deputy Commissioner. Read on to know more about this cafe.

Jharkhand Gets Its First Cafe Owned By Transgender Community

According to Mid-day, in a first-of-its-kind initiative, a cafe named TransCafe was inaugurated on Tuesday in Ramgarh district. The cafe is located at the District Collectorate Park and was inaugurated by the Ramgarh Deputy Commissioner Faiz Aq Ahmed Mumtaz.

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This is an initiative taken by the district administration; the cafe will be managed by a self-help group comprising 10 transgender persons. The move aims to promote social inclusion and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for a community that has been facing discrimination, exclusion and economic marginalisation for ages.

What Do The Officials Have To Say On The Initiative?

As per the news portal, Faiz Aq Ahmed Mumtaz talked about the inauguration and emphasised the importance of taking concrete steps to address long-standing inequalities. He also stated that members of the transgender community have endured social exclusion for far too long, and it is now time to correct these injustices through meaningful action.

Furthermore, he also talked about how the administration is committed to integrating them into the mainstream while fully respecting their rights and identity. He called this initiative a step towards the broader goals of building an inclusive Ramgarh where everyone can live with dignity and safety.

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Apart from the cafe, the district administration has also introduced several welfare measures. Dedicated outpatient department services for the community are now available every Saturday afternoon at the district hospital. Additionally, three exclusive public toilets have been built at different locations for their convenience.

As per Mid-day, the administration has also facilitated employment for two transgender persons through outsourcing—one at the Deputy Commissioner’s office and another at Sadar Hospital.

The self-help group formed to operate the café sees this as a transformative step. SHG president Himanshi Pradhan, who is currently pursuing an MBA from IGNOU, said the initiative would empower members of the community to lead lives marked by dignity and respect. She stated that such efforts would contribute to the social and economic upliftment of the community.

We feel it was a much-needed initiative by Jharkhand governement. Let us know ypur thoughts in the comments below!

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