ANVAY 2.0: National Council for Transgender Persons
Shyam Lal College
📌 About the Event
ANVAY 2.0, the flagship bilingual debating festival of SHEERSHASTH (Shyam Lal College, Morning), presents a groundbreaking Youth Parliament simulation: the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP). This committee is a specialized, sensitivity-focused forum curated to address one of the most pressing civil rights issues of the year: the 2026 amendments to the Transgender Persons Bill. Unlike traditional parliamentary simulations, this committee prioritizes inclusivity and lived experience, offering a safe and rigorous space for policy making and rights-based advocacy.
ℹ️ Committee Details
- Agenda: Deliberation on The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026, focusing on:
- Right to Privacy: Data protection regarding gender transition records.
- Self-Identification: The legal shift toward/away from medical certification for gender identity.
- Rural & Closeted Demographics: Analyzing how legal mandates affect those in discreet or rural queer spaces who may not be “out.”
- Format: Youth Parliament (Policy Review & Deliberation).
- Mode: Offline (In-person)
- Venue: Shyam Lal College, Shahdara, Delhi.
- Closest Metro: Welcome (Red & Pink Line).
📅 Event Timeline
- Date: April 25, 2026 (This Saturday!)
- Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
- Current Status: Final call for registrations; preference is actively given to participants from the Queer/Trans community and women.
🏆 Prizes & Recognition
- 💰 Total Prize Pool: ₹12,000 (Fest-wide).
- 🥇 Awards: Best Policy Advocate, High Commendation, and Special Mention.
- 📜 Certificates: National-level participation certificates provided to all delegates.
- Delegate Fee: ₹200 per head.
🎯 The Agenda:
The 2026 Amendment Crisis The committee will tackle the legal nuances of the new Bill, specifically:
- The Self-ID Debate: Evaluating the tension between state-mandated “screening committees” vs. the right to self-perceived gender identity.
- Socio-Economic Impact: How the Bill addresses (or fails to address) the needs of transgender individuals in rural India.
- Inclusion vs. Security: Discussing the privacy risks involved in a centralized national database for transgender citizens.
📋 General Rules
- Inclusivity Policy: This committee maintains a strict code of conduct to ensure a sensitive and respectful environment for all identities.
- Bilingual Discourse: Delegates are encouraged to speak in Hindi, English, or both.
- ID Requirement: Valid institutional ID is mandatory for campus entry.