Maharashtra now has a government-run board to ensure the welfare of the third gender (eunuchs, trans people - transgender or transsexual). The social justice minister heads the body, which will ensure socio-economic and human rights to the community, which has been demanding justice for long.

Giving them social status
Social Justice Minister Rajkumar Badole who also heads the special assistance department, told mid-day that the third gender has been treated badly and with indifference.