The Odisha government has allowed the transgender community to apply for the posts of constables and sub-inspectors in the state police department.
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For the first time, a public advertisement has been issued seeking application from transgender people in government jobs in the state.
As per the transgender persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016, it prohibits discrimination against a transgender person, including unfair treatment or denial of service in relation to employment, education, healthcare, access to public goods and facilities, etc.
Also, in 2018, the Supreme Court of India decriminalized homosexuality by striking down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Court, terming it unconstitutional in respect of consensual homosexual sex between adults.
