In the State of Tamil Nadu, the State Government has established the Tamil Nadu Aravanigal (Transgender) Welfare Board (TGWB) to address the social protection needs of hijra by linking them tosocial welfare programmes with the aim of reducing vulnerability to HIV and AIDS (Godwin, 2010). (globaleducationmagazine.com)
To hijra people, saris are a badge of honor, a symbol of self, and an armor against the world; it is their right. (refinery29.com)
Since reliable doctors for sexual affirmation surgery are expensive and hard to find, many poor hijras seek out less - safe options. (refinery29.com)