SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons – Skill Development And Training

A scheme under SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons, aimed to provide employment opportunities to transgender persons by imparting market-oriented skills. The training areas are chosen through consultations with the transgender community and training partners.

• Transgender persons with valid Transgender Certificate & Identity card from the National Portal for Transgender Persons.

• Must belong to the Transgender community as notified by the Government of India.

• Not receiving benefits from any other Centre/State scheme.

• No income criteria.

• Age between 18–45 years.

• Eligible to undergo training only once.

• Free of cost training.

• Stipend of ₹1000/month for non-residential training (with 80% attendance).

• Certificate after course completion.

• Post-placement assistance for wage/self-employment.

• Psychometric test to identify suitable course.

• Visit National Portal for Transgender Persons

• Login with credentials used to obtain Transgender Certificate & ID card.

• Go to Skill Training tab and click “Apply Now”.

• Fill in Transgender Certificate number, personal details, state/district, training preferences, and Aadhaar-linked bank details.

• Confirm application and get registered.

• Candidate will be allotted a training batch and must undergo psychometric test before course start.

• Maintain 80% attendance to receive stipend and certificate.

• Required Documents

• Transgender Identity Certificate (Mandatory)