Thrissur trans man’s pursuit for re-issued certificates removes another hurdle for the LGBTQ+ community

It has, prompted the Higher Education department to direct universities and higher education institutions to reissue degrees, mark lists and other documents that incorporated the new identity of transgender people.

A 27-year old trans man’s battle for re-issued degree certificates that reflected his identity has brought a landmark victory for the LGBTQ+ community. Thrissur native P.R. Raghav’s struggle to obtain modified academic credentials turned out to be an indicator of the systemic inertia that affected the section in a State that takes pride in being the first to adopt a transgender policy. It has, however, prompted the Higher Education department to direct universities and higher education institutions to reissue degrees, mark lists and other documents that incorporated the new identity of transgender people. These will have to be reissued with the changed name “without mentioning that it is a re-issued certificate”, the order stated, adding that the Statues should be amended if necessary.