more-inAfter the positive response to the recruitment of 23 members of the transgender community by the Kochi Metro Rail, its counterpart in Chennai has followed suit. Officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited said one transgender has been hired. Of the 23 transgenders employed in Kochi Metro Rail, nine quit within days of the inauguration of the project citing various issues. The main issue for them is to feel accepted at a work place. Chennai Metro Rail also needs to release an announcement regarding the the hiring to ensure awareness, said members of the community.

Source: The Hindu July 11, 2017 19:30 UTC