Bhubaneswar, June 15: Amidst the second COVID-19 wave, a group of the transgender community was vaccinated on Monday after a special vaccination drive was launched for the community by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) at Kalyan Mandap in the city.

Speaking to ANI, Monti, a trans person said, "I am very happy and thankful of BMC to provide the first jab of Covaxin in Bhubaneswar. I had tried twice to book a slot but failed to register with the Cowin app. Today, I and my friends, who have no Aadhar Card or other identity cards for registration also get vaccinated here." COVID-19 Aid: Govt Announces Rs 1,500 Assistance to Each Transgender.

Another trans person, Ragni Das said, "We are thankful to BMC for providing the COVID-19 vaccine to us and treating us like a normal human being."

Anshuman Rath, Zonal Deputy Commissioner-South East, Bhubaneswar said that transgender community members, those who were not having an identity card have been also administrated the first jab.

"BMC has launched a special vaccination drive for the transgender community at Kalyan Mandap in Bhubaneswar. As of today, there're around 500 transgenders in Bhubaneswar. A large number of trans members, who was not having an identity card like Aadhar Card or other required documents have been also administrated the first jab against COVID-19," said Rath.

He further said that the trans community has played an important role during the pandemic to serve society. They also have collected parking tax on-road and live a dignified life.

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