300 transpersons in Chennai get vocational training certificates

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300 transpersons received vocational training certificates in Chennai on Tuesday from NGO Sahodaran and IT firm CGI, aiming to empower them and boost workforce acceptance. The initiative has graduated four batches of 300 transpersons, offering skills like organic soap making and tailoring. Transwoman Vanisri G., an engineering graduate who faced job discrimination, plans to sell her products through a self-help group. CGI APAC president Rakesh Aerath cited limited sustainable livelihood access as a key barrier, urging government, NGO, and corporate collaboration. Sahodaran founder Sunil Menon praised Tamil Nadu's supportive environment, with officials present at the event.


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