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Shelter with basic amenities.
Provide shelter together with food, clothing, recreation, medical facilities and counselling — the foundations of a decent everyday life.
A Garima Greh Shelter Home · Tirupati
A home of dignity, belonging and second chances for every transgender person.
Sarvodaya Garima Greh provides destitute and abandoned transgender persons with shelter, food, medical care, counselling and skill-development — under the Garima Greh scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
Dignity Restored
Shelter · Skills · Belonging
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Of India's Garima Grehs
25+
Residents Capacity
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Core Objectives
2026
Active Since
Our four objectives
What this home stands for.
Every action inside Sarvodaya Garima Greh is anchored to four objectives laid down by the Ministry — designed so that every resident lives a decent, dignified life.
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Safeguard the rights of transgender persons.
Uphold the legal and human rights of every resident under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and Ministry guidelines.
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A congenial atmosphere for all.
Maintain uniform rules and a respectful, congenial atmosphere suitable for every transgender person who calls this home.
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Empower through skill development.
Skill-development and skill-upgradation programmes that prepare residents to lead a decent and dignified life — protected from atrocities and social stigma.
The Garima Greh Scheme
A Government of India promise — translated into a real home.
“Garima Greh — Shelter Homes for Transgender Persons” is a scheme launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. It aims to provide shelter to destitute and abandoned transgender persons — with basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and recreational facilities.
Sarvodaya Women Welfare Society is the implementing organisation for our centre in Daminedu, Tirupati — translating the scheme’s promise into a warm, real home.
Read the Scheme Details“To live with dignity is the most basic of all human rights — and dignity begins with a safe place called home.”
— Guiding belief, Sarvodaya Garima Greh
Care under one roof
Everything a home should be.
Each resident has access to the basic amenities and personalised support that the Ministry envisions for a Garima Greh.
Safe Shelter & Bedding
Clean, secure dormitory-style residence with personal storage and 24×7 staff presence.
Nutritious Meals
Three balanced meals a day with attention to dietary and medical requirements.
Clothing
Seasonal clothing kits — including festive and identity-affirming choices.
Medical Care
Regular health check-ups, gender-affirming care referrals and emergency support.
Counselling
One-on-one and group counselling for mental well-being, identity and family work.
Recreation & Community
Cultural activities, peer circles and observances that build belonging.
Skill Development
Vocational training and upgradation so that every resident can earn a dignified living.
You are not alone — reach out today.
If you are a transgender person who needs shelter or support, or you know someone who does, our team is just one phone call away.