Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children is a state-level social welfare scheme of Odisha that gives monthly money support to parents and guardians raising transgender children. Under the scheme, eligible families get ₹1,500 per transgender child every month until the child turns 18 years, and the money is sent directly to a joint bank account opened in the name of the child and the parent.
Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children is one of the main parts of Sweekruti, the umbrella scheme for transgender equality and justice launched by the Government of Odisha on 1 January 2026. The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) department runs the scheme, and the official guidelines were published in the Odisha Gazette in December 2025. From 2026, parents have to apply online through the SWEEKRUTI portal instead of submitting paper forms at Block or Urban Local Body offices.
The monthly support is meant to help parents raise a transgender child with dignity and reduce the money pressure that comes with social stigma, discrimination, and violence. The support also works as a feeder for the pre and post matric scholarship part of Sweekruti, so a child can move smoothly from this allowance to Sweekruti Pre and Post Matric Scholarship for higher studies.
Key Details of Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children
Here are the main details of the scheme at a glance.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children |
| Level | State |
| State | Odisha |
| Main Department | Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) department, Government of Odisha |
| Launch Date | 1 January 2026 (as part of Sweekruti umbrella scheme) |
| Beneficiaries | Parents and legal guardians of transgender children below 18 years |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1,500 per transgender child per month till the child turns 18 |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar linked joint bank account |
| Application Mode | Online through SWEEKRUTI portal |
Benefits
Parents and legal guardians get ₹1,500 per transgender child every month. The payment continues until the child reaches 18 years of age. If a parent passes away, the legal guardian can get the same monthly support after submitting a valid Certificate of Guardianship from a competent authority.
The money is transferred by DBT directly to a joint bank account opened in the name of the transgender child with a parent or guardian. The account can be in a post office or a scheduled bank, and it must be linked to the child's Aadhaar number. This removes middlemen and keeps the payment clear and on time.
Eligibility
To get this monthly support, the following conditions apply:
- Parent or legal guardian is the applicant. The applicant must be registered on the National Transgender Portal, as required for all Sweekruti components.
- Child must be below 18 years of age and should show gender non-conforming behavior, which is confirmed through an affidavit.
- If a parent passes away, a guardian can apply with a valid Certificate of Guardianship from a competent authority.
- Minor children need a valid Aadhaar linked joint bank account in the name of the child with the parent or guardian.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before applying online:
- Affidavit certifying the child's gender non-conforming behavior.
- Birth certificate or government-issued age proof of the child.
- Certificate of Guardianship from a competent authority, if applying as a legal guardian.
- Details of the joint bank account (post office or scheduled bank) linked to the child's Aadhaar, along with registration on the National Transgender Portal.
Application Process
From 2026, applications are made online through the SWEEKRUTI portal. The official Sweekruti scheme page of the SSEPD department carries the portal link, the latest guidelines, and the gazette notification.
STEP 1 - Open the SWEEKRUTI portal and register or log in with the required details. Fill in the parent and child details in the application form for Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children.
STEP 2 - Upload the required documents, including the affidavit confirming the child's gender non-conforming behavior, the child's age proof, and the guardianship certificate if applying as a guardian.
STEP 3 - Open a joint bank account (post office or scheduled bank) in the name of the transgender child with the parent or guardian, and make sure it is linked to the child's Aadhaar number.
STEP 4 - Submit the application. It is sent automatically to the District Social Security Officer (DSSO) for verification and approval.
STEP 5 - After approval, the department transfers ₹1,500 per month directly to the joint bank account by DBT.
Contact Details
For any query, contact the SSEPD department at the Red Building, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001, or call 0674-2392803. You can also check the list of District Social Security Officers for area-specific help.
References
Details of Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children are available in the official documents below:
- Sweekruti scheme page on the SSEPD website
- Guideline on Sweekruti (PDF)
- Sweekruti gazette notification (PDF)
FAQ's
What is Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children?
It is a welfare scheme of the Odisha government that pays monthly money support to parents and legal guardians raising transgender children below 18 years.
How much money do parents get?
Parents get ₹1,500 per transgender child every month until the child turns 18 years.
Who can apply for this support?
Parents or legal guardians of transgender children below 18 years can apply. The child should show gender non-conforming behavior, and the parent should be registered on the National Transgender Portal.
Is the application process online now?
Yes. From 2026, applications are submitted online through the SWEEKRUTI portal. The application goes directly to the District Social Security Officer for verification and approval.
How is the money given to the family?
The amount is sent through DBT to a joint bank account opened in the name of the transgender child with the parent or guardian, linked to the child's Aadhaar.
How do I prove the child's gender non-conforming behavior?
You have to submit a formal affidavit stating that your child shows gender non-conforming behavior.
What happens if the main parent passes away?
The monthly support can continue for the legal guardian after submitting a valid Certificate of Guardianship from a competent authority.
Can I apply for more than one child?
Yes. You can apply for every transgender child in your care as long as each child meets the scheme conditions.
What if my application is rejected?
You will get a notice explaining the reason. Fix the missing details and reapply, or appeal as per the official guidelines.
Where can I get more help?
Contact your local Block or ULB office, the District Social Security Officer, or the SSEPD department at 0674-2392803.