The Department of Social Justice has introduced this scheme that provides an amount of ₹4,000/- per month as financial assistance to the Transgender community as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation.

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Transgender students pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply under this scheme.

Yes, this scheme is only for transgender students.

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.

No, there is no income limit.

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per month will be provided to Transgender students as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation during the course.

No, only the Transgender students who have completed 18 years need to submit a copy of their Transgender ID card and those students who are below 18 years need to submit a self-declaration statement duly certified by the Head of Institution/Parent.

Yes, during the commencement of each academic year, the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.

To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in