Department of Social Justice & Empowerment and National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development trains 25 transgender persons in entrepreneurship

**Executive Summary** The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE) and the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) completed an entrepreneurship development training program for 25 transgender individuals. The valedictory function for the second batch was held at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Plans are underway for more such training programs nationwide, with the next batch planned for Mumbai. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Training Program Completion:** * The second batch of entrepreneurship development training for 25 transgender candidates has concluded. * The training was sponsored by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment. * It was organized by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development (NIESBUD). * **Valedictory Function:** * The valedictory function was held at the Conference Room of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. * The function was chaired by Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, and co-chaired by Ms Monali P Dhakate, Joint Secretary, DoSJE, and Dr. Poonam Sinha, Director General, NIESBUD. * Ms. Abhina Aher, CEO, Tweet Foundation, also attended. * **Testimonials and Feedback:** * Participants provided positive feedback on the training module, particularly the post-training handholding. * Some participants are already involved in small businesses and aim to expand using the skills acquired. * The collaborative training between NIESBUD and DoSJE was commended, with a suggestion to replicate it with other ministries. * **Future Plans:** * The government aims to mainstream and uplift the social status of transgender persons through entrepreneurship. * More training programs are planned nationwide. * The data of trained transgender persons should be maintained and tracked for career growth. * The next training batch will be held in Mumbai. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Transgender Persons** * **Impact:** Increased skills and opportunities for economic empowerment through entrepreneurship; potential for improved social status. * **Action Required:** Implement the skills learned in the training program; maintain contact with NIESBUD and DoSJE for ongoing support and tracking. **Stakeholder: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE) and National Institute for Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development (NIESBUD)** * **Impact:** Opportunity to further the government's goals of mainstreaming and uplifting transgender individuals through skill development and entrepreneurship; responsibility to maintain data and track the progress of trained individuals. * **Action Required:** Continue to organize and sponsor entrepreneurship development training programs nationwide; maintain data on trained individuals and track their career growth. Replicate successful initiatives with other ministries and departments. **Stakeholder: Tweet Foundation** * **Impact:** Continued collaboration with DoSJE and NIESBUD to mobilize and support transgender individuals in entrepreneurship development. * **Action Required:** Continue to mobilize transgender individuals for training programs and provide ongoing support to participants.

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