The Power of Being Unapologetically You | Vidya Rajput | TEDxDantewada
Fearless pioneer Vidya Rajput reveals the courage behind fighting for transgender rights in India. In this inspiring talk, she explains how conviction and community activism can break barriers and rewrite societal norms. Vidya Rajput is a fearless transgender rights activist and a member of the National Council for Transgender Persons under the Government of India. As President of the Chhattisgarh Mitwa Sankalp Samiti, she has led grassroots efforts to provide education, healthcare, and livelihoods for the transgender community. Her advocacy has helped break barriers—enabling transgender individuals to join the state police, access government schemes, and enter mainstream employment. Honored with the Kamla Bhasin Award and the Pandit Ravishankar Shukla Award, Vidya continues to be a powerful voice for dignity, inclusion, and systemic change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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