The Kerala government has announced reservations for transgenders in nursing colleges.

State Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday announced that one seat each will be reserved in both BSc nursing and general nursing for candidates from the transgender community.

“One seat in BSc nursing and one seat in general nursing are now reserved for candidates from the transgender community. For the first time in history, transgender people are now awarded reservations in the nursing profession. The government is taking the initiative in an effort to support the transgender population. It is a continuation of ensuring the representation of the transgender community in the health sector as well,” George said in a Facebook post.