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West Bengal to Recruit Transgender Workers for Tax Recovery
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 02:31 AM
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The West Bengal government announced a scheme to employ transgender individuals as tax recovery agents, aiming to boost compliance and provide livelihood opportunities.
Kolkata, West Bengal – The state government unveiled a new initiative to enlist transgender persons as part of its tax recovery workforce. Under the scheme, selected candidates will be trained and deployed to assist revenue officials in identifying and collecting unpaid taxes across the state.
The move is presented as a dual effort to strengthen tax compliance and to address the long‑standing employment challenges faced by the transgender community. Officials said the program will offer structured training, a modest stipend and the possibility of regular employment within the Department of Revenue.
State officials indicated that the recruitment drive will begin in the coming weeks, with applications to be accepted through the official portal. The government hopes that the inclusion of transgender workers will not only improve collection rates but also set a precedent for socially inclusive governance.
The scheme aligns with broader state policies aimed at social welfare and economic empowerment for marginalized groups, and it follows similar initiatives in other Indian states that have sought to integrate transgender individuals into public service roles.
Stakeholders, including transgender rights groups, have welcomed the announcement, urging swift implementation and adequate support mechanisms to ensure the success of the program.
The move is presented as a dual effort to strengthen tax compliance and to address the long‑standing employment challenges faced by the transgender community. Officials said the program will offer structured training, a modest stipend and the possibility of regular employment within the Department of Revenue.
State officials indicated that the recruitment drive will begin in the coming weeks, with applications to be accepted through the official portal. The government hopes that the inclusion of transgender workers will not only improve collection rates but also set a precedent for socially inclusive governance.
The scheme aligns with broader state policies aimed at social welfare and economic empowerment for marginalized groups, and it follows similar initiatives in other Indian states that have sought to integrate transgender individuals into public service roles.
Stakeholders, including transgender rights groups, have welcomed the announcement, urging swift implementation and adequate support mechanisms to ensure the success of the program.