Question : HARASSMENT OF INDIAN TRANS GENDERS

(a) whether any reports of Indian trans-genders being subjected to harassment at airports has come to light;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to have gender free passports on the lines of such being issued in Australia;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI PRENEET KAUR)

(a) No.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) to (e) No such proposal is being considered by the Government of India.