The Garima Greh scheme.
Shelter Homes for Transgender Persons — launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
The scheme “Garima Greh — Shelter Homes for Transgender Persons” has been launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
Scheme overview
The scheme aims to provide shelter to destitute and abandoned transgender persons with basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and recreational facilities. Implementing organisations are selected by the Ministry to run these shelter homes across States and Union Territories.
Objectives
- To provide shelter with basic amenities such as food, clothing, recreation, medical facilities and counselling.
- To safeguard the rights of transgender persons.
- To confirm the prevalence of a congenial atmosphere in the Garima Greh by adopting uniform rules and regulations suitable for all transgender persons.
- To empower transgender persons through skill-development and skill-upgradation programmes to lead a decent and dignified life, and protect them from atrocities and social stigma.
The Garima Greh scheme operationalises India’s commitment under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
What is provided
At every Garima Greh — including ours in Tirupati — residents are entitled to:
- A safe place to sleep with personal storage and bedding.
- Three nutritious meals a day.
- Seasonal clothing.
- Medical check-ups and referrals (including gender-affirming care pathways).
- Counselling — individual and group.
- Recreation and cultural activities.
- Skill development and skill upgradation training.
- Linkages to government schemes, ID cards, bank accounts and welfare entitlements.
Eligibility
The scheme is intended for transgender persons who are destitute, abandoned by family, or living in unsafe conditions. Admission to our Garima Greh is on a case-by-case basis, in line with Ministry guidelines and after a short orientation conversation with our team.
Our role
Sarvodaya Women Welfare Society is the implementing organisation for the Garima Greh in Tirupati. We translate the Ministry’s scheme guidelines into daily life — through uniform house rules, trained staff, partner hospitals and skill-training tie-ups.
To know more about our home, see Amenities or reach out to our team.
Want a printable scheme brief?
We can share the official Garima Greh scheme document — write to us and we’ll send it.