The struggle to fit within a society that idealizes neurotypical brains can lead neurodivergent individuals to question a multitude of social norms -- including those around gender and sexuality.

The scheme will also cover sex reassignment surgeries, but currently requires people to present their gender certificates.

Over 50 years, barriers to healthcare and social support have kept high mortality risks in transpersons relatively unchanged.

“The state needs to frame a protocol for conducting such surgeries and also put in place an ethics committee..." an official said.

Transphobia in the healthcare system, lack of valid IDs leave, and vaccine hesitancy contribute to the low numbers.