Minister assures support to transpersons at transpreneur summit in Madurai

…Friday. Speaking at the Transpreneur Summit 2026 organised by the StartUp TN and Transgender Resource Centre, Madurai, he commended the transpersons for their bold ventures started across different parts of the State. “ The government is aware of the challenges faced by the transgender community. “Despite limitations, donning the role of an entrepreneur reflected your grit and the fire to achieve the goal...” he said. The Transpreneur Summit, a first of its kind in the country held in the ancient city of Madurai, also gave a fillip to the entire community. The investors and the industry should motivate the transpersons, who…

…in setting up their companies and difficulties encountered in the society. Transgender Resource Centre Managing Trustee Priya Babu thanked the Minister for giving an assurance towards development of the transpersons. The government should direct the banks to give credits/advances to the eligible transpersons without much conditions, when the project reports were viable. This would motivate more persons to become entrepreneurs. An MoU was signed between the Transgender Resource Centre and TSOM Incubation Association and Solaimalai Foundation for Startup Incubation. Under the Prime…