Objective of the Policy:
The primary objective of the policy is to create an atmosphere that ensures the fair treatment of transgender individuals, free from discrimination, harassment and bias, while establishing a robust grievance redressal mechanism.
Scope of the Policy
Applies to all employees of the central and state/UT government and their offices. The policy will act as a guiding document for business partners.
Provisions of the Policy
- Strictly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression.
- Transgender employees to be addressed by the name and the gender of their choice in all workplace communication.
- Transgender individuals will be considered for employment based on their qualification and skills without prejudice.
- Strict prohibition on harassment or bullying based on gender identity. There should be prompt reporting and investigation of any such incident.
- Information related to gender identity shall be confidential and no disclosing of such information without the explicit consent of the concerned individual.
- Infrastructure facilities such as unisex toilets and amenities like hygiene products to be provided for transgender persons.
- Conducting regular training to raise awareness about transgender issues like education on Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and Transgender Persons(Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020.
- Appointment of Complaint Officer by the Head of Office for receiving complaints for investigation in all central and state government ministries and departments.
- Employees should be encouraged to report the incident to the Complaint Officer.
- Necessary action such as termination of job against any employee indulging in harassment or discrimination in contravention to the equal opportunity policy.
- Head of the Department will be overall responsible to oversee and promote the effective operation of this policy.
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