In a first, DU's Kalindi college opens transgender cell

Delhi University's Kalindi College is opening a transgender cell to make students aware of the issues of the transgender community.

Kalindi College has constituted a transgender cell to educate its students about issues related to the transgender community and build awareness. It is the first time a college under Delhi University has constituted such a cell. The principal of the college, Naina Hasija, said that the concept of establishing such a cell was floated by Anita Tagore, a faculty member of the college.

Speaking to the news agency PTI, she said, "Initially, I was scared about the society. But, we thought the society is slowly accepting them and we must educate our students about the community."