CM Rekha Gupta Engages Transgender Community, Hears Budget Suggestions.

Govt. will ensure transgender community’s participation in building a Viksit Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 2026 : As part of consultations for the upcoming Delhi Budget, Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Friday held a special interaction with representatives of the transgender community at the Delhi Secretariat. Members of the community shared their experiences, expectations, and suggestions, while a detailed discussion was held on issues related to social, economic, and basic civic facilities. Engaging directly with the participants, the Chief Minister listened carefully to their concerns and assured them that the suggestions put forward by the transgender community would be given priority in the upcoming budget. She reiterated that the government aims to present a budget that reflects the needs and aspirations of every section of society.

During the interaction, representatives welcomed the decision to provide free travel in DTC buses through the ‘Saheli Pink Card’ and expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister. They said the initiative would make their daily lives easier and contribute significantly to their economic empowerment.

The representatives also put forward several key suggestions. They called for expanding safe and dignified employment opportunities, ensuring accessible and sensitive healthcare services, and promoting skill development and job-oriented training. They further emphasized the need to strengthen housing, sanitation, and other basic facilities. Expanding the coverage of social security schemes and simplifying processes related to identity and documentation were also highlighted as priorities. Participants noted that concrete steps in these areas would go a long way in enabling the transgender community to join the mainstream with dignity.

The Chief Minister said the transgender community is an integral part of society and ensuring their dignity, safety, and empowerment is the government’s responsibility. She added that the Delhi government is committed to providing equal opportunities to all, guided by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.’ Incorporating public feedback into policymaking, she said, is the cornerstone of good governance, and the government continues to work in that direction.

She expressed confidence that the suggestions emerging from this dialogue would be incorporated into the Delhi Budget 2026, helping shape a roadmap for an inclusive, balanced, and Viksit Delhi.