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Transgender are subjected to social exclusion, discrimination, lack of education facilities, lack of medical facilities, and lack of job opportunities. Generally they lived in separate community called ‘Hijrahood’. However, those who do not get into the culture of 'Hijrahood' and gain entry in mainstream jobs face another battle in itself in contemporary circumstances. According to census 2011, the total population of transgender is 4.88 Lakhs in India, and the majority of transgender people have enrolled themselves in begging and paid sex for their livelihood. The National Institute of Social Defense has provided Rs 1500 to around 4500 transgender people from different states, which is commendable but is no less than a drop in the ocean as they are strength of 4.88 lakhs. Social isolation, lack of healthcare support system, discrimination, and absence of daily income has left the transgender community is distressed in India. , we are also witnessing several issues faced by the community of transgender people due to their lost livelihood opportunities.

Transgender, Hijras, Socio-Economic Status, Employment, Social system