{
  "id": 14739468,
  "title": "Maharashtra Govt Sanctions ₹9.73 Crore For Separate Transgender Restrooms At State Transport Bus Stations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/maharashtra-govt-sanctions-9-73-crore-for-separate-transgender",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:55:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-govt-sanctions-973-crore-for-separate-transgender-restrooms-at-state-transport-bus-stations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maharashtra government has sanctioned ₹9.73 crore for the construction of separate restrooms for the transgender community at all State Transport bus stations. This decision, announced on Wednesday, is seen as a significant stride towards gender equality. The government order outlining the project was issued on the same day.\n\nThe budget for each transgender restroom is estimated at Rs 2.4 lakh, covering essential amenities like water supply, drainage, and electricity connections. However, the cost may fluctuate across different divisions. The funds for this project will be sourced from the Transgender Welfare Board, which falls under the purview of the Social Justice and Transport Ministry.\n\nSanjay Shirsat, Minister of State for Social Justice and Transport, confirmed that the entire expense will be footed by this budget allocation. Before commencing the work, the project requires a detailed budget estimate, technical approval from the Executive Engineer, and architectural approval. Interested individuals can find more information on property deals in Mumbai and nearby areas through a provided link.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The state government has decided to build separate restrooms for the transgender community at all State Transport stations. The government has claimed that this decision will be an important step towards gender equality. A government order was issued regarding the decision on Wednesday. The government has sanctioned Rs 9.73 crore for this project. Preserving Libraries Vital To Pass On…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}