24/02/2026
On 19 Feb 2026, Alliance India conducted the dissemination workshop of Project SAHAS at the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), New Delhi. SAHAS, a CSR initiative of Alliance India funded by the Azim Premji Foundation, has been successfully implemented across 8 states, advancing holistic development and empowerment of the transgender community. The dissemination event brought together implementing teams, stakeholders, community leaders, and transgender persons who accessed services under the project. Representatives from the National Institute of Social Defence - NISD, NACO India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS), UNDP India, CBO and NGO partners, including The Humsafar Trust, C-SHaRP, Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHII), and ATHI, were present, reflecting strong multi-stakeholder collaboration. The event was presided over by Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat, IAS, Director, NISD, who reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the welfare and inclusion of the transgender community. A key highlight of the occasion was the release of the Flip Book on Gender Affirming Care, developed to promote inclusive and affirming healthcare practices. Self-Help Groups (SHGs), nurtured under Project SAHAS, set up stalls to showcase their entrepreneurial initiatives, demonstrating resilience, talent, and economic empowerment in action. As Phase 1 concludes, the SAHAS team renews its commitment to further strengthening community-led initiatives in Phase 2.
