An estimated 5–6 million transgender people live in India. They have been deprived of basic rights. They do not have opportunities to work in the economy and hence lead a hand to mouth existence. They are engaged in begging, dancing; and other derogatory works that defile the Human spirit . This is largely due to absence of legal framework in providing employment opportunities.
An attempt to help them in this pandemic where their survival had become a challenge was attempted by the Chinmaya Mission under the MAXIMISE HAPPINESS campaign.
By the grace of GOD and blessings of Pujya Gurudev, an ANNADAAN drive was successfully conducted.
The beneficiaries of the ration kits are 50 individuals of this community and this will last them a month.
Ration kits comprising of the following items;
Chana Dal 1kg
Rice 2kg
Sugar 1kg
Sunflower Oil 1ltr
Salt 1kg
Atta1kg
Turmeric 100gm
Coriander 100gm
Red Chilly 100gm
were distributed along with sweets and a hot helping of Biryani on the most auspicious occasion of Dhanteras on Friday the 13th November 2020.
Swami Swatmananda ji, Sunil Gambani, Yogita ji , Ramesh Bhau and Saurabh participated in the drive.
This small gratuity will, hopefully, illuminate their backyards and make this an inclusive Diwali celebration.
Chinmaya Seva Trust is grateful to all donors and supporters , to the volunteers , the transport agency, Saurabh for the wonderful inspiring photographs, Yogita ji and Ramesh Bhau (for enabling secure the location, towards the logistical help provided for the distribution) and the recipients for this Seva opportunity.
