National Transgender portal

Transgender people can now apply for certificates and identification cards through a national portal initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Transgender people would be able to upload an affidavit declaring their gender, which will serve as the basis for their identification certificates, which will be issued by district magistrates. They will also be able to register their complaints and contribute to the development of a collective database through the portal.

What is national transgender portal?

Another initiation for transgender people has been organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Through this initiative, the Union Minister for Social Justice, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, has launched the National Portal for Transgender Persons. The government will provide transgender people with an ID card and a certificate. 

This initiative is a great step forward on the part of the government because it gives transgender people across the country a sense of belonging. Furthermore, this initiative aids a segment of these citizens in being eligible for various government-sponsored welfare programmes.

Objective of the portal

The platform allows people from the group to come forward and get Transgender Certificate and Identification Cards as per their “self-perceived identity” which is an important provision of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

Major benefits

• The most significant advantage is that it allows a transgender person to obtain an I-Card without having to go to an office or go through any physical interface.

• The applicant can download the Certificate and I-card from the Portal once they have been released.

Features of national transgender portal

Let's take a look at the features of the new online platform for transgender people in the country.

• Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, recently launched the platform at a press conference.

• The platform allows people of the Third Gender to register their gender. I-Cards and Certificates will be issued to all applicants who have completed the registration process.

• The application process is exclusively online, and the applicant does not need to visit a physical office to apply.

• If any of the applicants did not obtain their identification cards or certificates, they could use the portal to file a complaint.

• The district magistrate will issue the certificate to the candidates.

• Using the dashboard given, issuing authorities can keep track of the number of applications received.

• Using the dashboard, the official may take the appropriate actions on the approved/on hold, and rejected applications.

National transgender portal registration process

Follow the steps below to register on the National Transgender portal.

• Step 1: Go to transgender.dosje.gov.in, the official website of the National Transgender Portal. 

• Step 2: Go to the homepage and click on the Register Here link. 

• Step 3: The screen will show the Registration Form tab. 

• Step 4: Fill in the necessary information (Mention all the details such as name, email address, mobile number, state etc.)

• Step 5: To complete the registration process, click on the Submit button. 

National transgender portal login

Here are the steps for National Transgender Portal Login.

• Step 1: Go to transgender.dosje.gov.in, the official website of the National Transgender Portal.

• Step 2: Look for the login form on the homepage.  

• Step 3: Enter your Username/Email and Password, which were created during registration. 

• Step 4: In the captcha code box, enter the captcha code and click the login button. 

• Step 5: A new tab will appear in front of you, where you can review the specifics of your Transgender ID Card Application.

How to download I-card at transgender.dosje.gov.in Portal

To download the I-card or the certificate at transgender.dosje.gov.in portal follow the steps below.

Step 1: Go to transgender.dosje.gov.in, the official website of the National Transgender Portal.

Step 2: Enter your user name, password, and captcha code on the home page. 

Step 3: The final step is to press the login button.

Step 4: On the following page, you must enter your application number.

Step 5: Your ID card will then appear on your phone.

Step 6: You could print and download it.

Required documents to register

• Aadhar Card

• Ration card

• residence certificate

• income certificate

• mobile number

• Passport size photograph

Eligibility criteria to apply at national transgender portal

• The applicant must be an Indian permanent resident.

• The applicant must be a member of the transgender community to apply and register their identity on the Transgender Portal, which was recently launched.

Question and answers

Who are the qualifying applicants for applying for the gender affidavit on the portal?

The Transgender Portal, which was recently launched, allows members of the transgender community to apply and register for id card and certificate.

I am transgender, and I want to apply for this programme. Where do I go to register for my ID Card and Certificate?

There is no requirement for applicants to visit any office . The entire procedure can be completed online via the national transgender portal.

Is there an age or location requirement for registering on the government's Transgender Portal?

There are no age or location restrictions for registering on the government's new transgender site.

What is the Garima Greh Scheme, which the Union Minister introduced simultaneously with the Transgender Portal?

Garima Greh, a shelter home for transgender people in Vadodara, Gujarat, was also e-inaugurated by Union Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot.