SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons
A scheme to provide Financial Assistance in the form of scholarships is provided to Transgender students studying in secondary school (IX & X) & senior secondary school (XI & XII) to reduce the incidence of dropout and support their educational aspirations.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Transgender, Scholarship, Secondary Education, Senior Secondary Education, Rehabilitation |
Before you apply
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