Kolhapur forms team of 10 transwomen for disaster management and rescue work
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Kolhapur Disaster Management Cell in Maharashtra formed the state's first rescue team of ten transwomen to assist in flood relief and lifesaving operations.
Background
The initiative was spearheaded by the Kolhapur Disaster Management Cell in Maharashtra. Mayuri Alvekar, Chief of the Maitri NGO, mobilized the transwomen for the team, which received training in boat operation and lifesaving techniques.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe rescue team consists of 10 transwomen.
- PlaceThe initiative was launched in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
- BodyMaitri NGO mobilized the community members for the rescue team.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the inclusion of marginalized communities in disaster management frameworks can enhance community resilience and social inclusion in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Social inclusion: Leveraging the physical strength and community trust of transwomen in grassroots rescue.
- Institutional shift: Moving from exclusionary disaster models to inclusive, community-centric emergency response frameworks.
Keywords: social inclusion · disaster resilience · marginalized communities · community-led response · grassroots empowerment
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