Migration, healthcare access, and the role of government schemes: Insights from South Indian trans women
To enhance the socio-economic development of trans women, policymakers can ensure that beneficial schemes comprehensively reach all segments of society. Increased promotion, awareness, and advancements in these schemes are necessary to meet the needs of the trans women community. Additionally, extending free bus fare facilities specifically to trans women is recommended to improve their healthcare access, mobility, economic opportunities, and integration into mainstream society.
Authors
- Nirmala Menon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0150-5249)
- K Kavitha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6834-6992)
Institutions
- Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Transgender Health
- Published
- 2025-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2025.2478092
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00