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Vocational training for transgender persons

CHENNAI: A vocational training programme on mobile phone assembly for transgender persons would commence in a few weeks, said Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Board chairperson Salma here on Friday. The programme would be conducted in association with a private firm, she said. So far, 10 transgender persons had enlisted for the programme, she said, adding that women could be included in this.

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