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News India Live, Digital Desk: Ministry of Health: The Government of India has taken a very big and historic decision towards the rights of the transgender community. The central government has announced that now the asnit transgender children and siblings of central employees are also Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Will be entitled to all medical facilities available under.
In an office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it has been clarified that now transgender has also been included in the rules of CGHS. This decision has been taken under the Transgender individuals (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, which gives them the right to live with respect and equality.
Will this decision change?
Till now, there were words like ‘son’, ‘daughter’, ‘brother’ and ‘sister’ in the rules of CGHS. But now making these rules more inclusive, ‘Transgender’ The word has also been added.
This means that if a central employee has any child child or siblings, then he will also get all medical facilities like the rest of the family. This includes:
- Free treatment facility in hospitals associated with CGHS.
- Free medicines and tests.
- All types of medical care fixed by the government.
This decision is not just a change in a government rule, but it is a symbol of a major change in the thinking of society. This step will prove to be a milestone towards bringing the transgender community into the mainstream and giving them the honor and rights, which they deserve.
What is CGHS?
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for Central Government employees and their dependents. Under this scheme, employees and pensioners are provided better health services at a very minor price.
This move of the government is being appreciated everywhere. This shows how serious the government is about its promise of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and is committed to give every section of the society the right to equality.