Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Anantapur Launches 'Chethana' for Transgender Welfare
In Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, the police have started a new program called 'Chethana' to help transgender people.
This program aims to give them better opportunities for jobs, training, and social inclusion.
The police want to stop transgender people from asking for money forcefully and instead help them find legal ways to earn a living.
They will work with government departments and NGOs to provide counseling, legal help, and job training.
The police also warned that anyone who harasses or intimidates transgender people will face strict legal action.
The goal is to help transgender people live with dignity and respect.
Anantapur police launched 'Chethana' to empower transgender persons through awareness and skill development.
The initiative aims to address issues like forcible money collection and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Police will coordinate with government departments and NGOs for job opportunities and training.
Counseling, legal assistance, and public awareness programs will be organized to support the transgender community.
Strict legal action will be taken against harassment and intimidation of transgender persons.
- Who
- Anantapur Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh and transgender persons in Anantapur district
- What
- Launch of 'Chethana', a welfare program for transgender persons
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address disputes, public complaints, and incidents involving forcible collection of money by transgender persons, and to promote sustainable livelihoods and social inclusion
Transgender Community
Public and Authorities
Forcible Collection of Money
Transgender Community
Some transgender persons engage in forcible collection of money due to lack of other livelihood options.
Public and Authorities
Public and authorities view this as harassment and intimidation, requiring strict legal action.
- Initiative Name
- Chethana
- Location
- Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- Initiated By
- Anantapur Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh
- Objective
- Empowerment through awareness, skill development, employment, and social inclusion
- Key Activities
- Counseling, legal assistance, public awareness, and job opportunities
- Warning Issued
- Strict legal action against physical assaults and intimidation