Non-discriminatory access to social welfare entitlements for queer persons is also part of the committee's reference.
The committee was formed after the Supreme Court asked the Union government to set up a high-powered panel to look into the issues of the queer community. (X)
A committee under the Union Cabinet Secretary will look into the queer community’s issues, including non-discriminatory access to services and that they do not face threats of violence. According to a government notification issued on Tuesday, 16 April, the panel will ensure queer persons are not subjected to “involuntary” medical treatments and surgeries, including modules to cover mental health.