Ration kits distributed among 130 transgenders

Legal Correspondent
Ludhiana, May 20

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) today distributed ration among transgenders under the supervision of PS Kaleka, Secretary, CJM-cum-DLSA, at the Courts Complex.

“Transgenders were an interal part of society. During Covid-19, they have also suffered a lot financially and it was our duty to help them. Earlier, also the ration was distributed among the transgenders,” added the CJM.

The ration was distributed to 130 transgenders by involving Goonj, an NGO, and Mansa Foundation Welfare Society, Ludhiana.

Meanwhile, the DLSA launched a helpline number for any assistance to the Covid-19 patients.

Divulging details, CJM-cum-Secretary DLSA PS Kaleka said that helpline phone number 0161-2400051 would be available 24x7.

Any person having problem can contact on this number. All efforts would be made to redress the complaints received with the help of district administration. The help of para-legal volunteers and NGOs would also be taken.

It’s a tough time, which all of us are facing. It’s a time to take pause in life, spend time helping each other, added Kaleka.

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