Why the Drop-In Centre exists
Our legal documents are more than just pieces of paper, they allow us to be recognized as citizens. Without legal identity documents, trans, gender diverse, and queer people cannot access healthcare, housing, banking, education, welfare schemes as well as legal protection.
What support we provide
Transgender identity card applications
Aadhaar and PAN updates
Bank account support
Hospital fee waivers
Access to government welfare schemes
Guidance on laws and policies
Community Stories
Experiences of community members connected with TAPISH Foundation.
Avinash Sharma (Transman, Ujjain)
I am Avinash Sharma, a trans man from Ujjain. I was facing numerous difficulties
regarding employment due to my documents still having my former name and gender.
Later, I contacted TAPISH Foundation, where I received the right guidance and support for updating my documents. With the help of the TAPISH Foundation, I initiated the process of changing my name and gender on my marksheets.
Later, I contacted TAPISH Foundation, where I received the right guidance and support for updating my documents. With the help of the TAPISH Foundation, I initiated the process of changing my name and gender on my marksheets.
Quote:
“Now my documents match my identity, giving me the strength to move forward with
confidence.”
Shivam Makwana (Transman, Indore)
Transwoman
I am Shivam Makwana, a trans man from Indore. I used to face many difficulties
because
the name and gender on my old documents were different.
Later, after connecting with TAPISH Foundation, I received the right guidance and support, which helped me update the name and gender on my Aadhaar card.
Later, after connecting with TAPISH Foundation, I received the right guidance and support, which helped me update the name and gender on my Aadhaar card.
Quote:
“The support from TAPISH Foundation in moving forward with my own identity has been
very
special to me.”
Saksham Vyas (Transman, Betul)
I had managed to get my Section 6 TG card, but I was facing significant difficulties
in
getting the Section 7 TG card issued. There were also major hurdles in getting my
name
and gender updated on my Aadhaar and other documents.
Then, I contacted the TAPISH Foundation helpline, where I received help to obtain the Section 7 TG Card. Following that, I also updated my name and gender details across my other documents.
Then, I contacted the TAPISH Foundation helpline, where I received help to obtain the Section 7 TG Card. Following that, I also updated my name and gender details across my other documents.
Quote:
I am able to live my life with confidence, embracing my true identity.
