Maybe India is getting inclusive, maybe slowly! As Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital inaugurated India's first dedicated OPD for the transgender community.

Professor Ajay Shukla, Director of RML Hospital, stressed the importance of providing equitable healthcare services to the transgender community at the opening ceremony.

Ajay Shukla while addressing a gathering during the inauguration programme, said, "Transgender individuals were facing numerous difficulties in accessing our hospital's services" as he highlighted the challenges faced by transgender individuals when they require medical care.

"Their numbers in the hospital were negligible, largely due to discomfort and the fear of discrimination. Hence, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, we have initiated this special OPD dedicated to their healthcare needs," he added.

"Government hospitals need to be accessible for every section of society and this is the motivation behind opening a separate OPD to provide healthcare services for the transgenders," Dr Shukla said.

Under this initiative the provision of a dedicated restroom facility for transgender patients within be given in the hospital premises. The aim of this provision is to make transgender individuals feel comfortable and recognised and not face any difficulties during their hospital visits.

According to an ANI report, the people from the community who were present at the inauguration expressed their gratitude. While some of them told the media, "We are overjoyed with this initiative. Today's inauguration feels like a special gift to us on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Previously, we often hesitated to come to the hospital."